After a direct rigid laryngoscopy: When to call
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You passed out (lost consciousness).
- You have severe trouble breathing.
- You have sudden chest pain and shortness of breath, or you cough up blood.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You cough up a lot of blood or have bleeding that lasts for 24 hours.
- You have trouble breathing.
- You have symptoms of a blood clot in your leg (called a deep vein thrombosis), such as:
- Pain in the calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin.
- Redness and swelling in your leg or groin.
- You feel like you cannot swallow.
- You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine.
- You have a fever.
Watch closely for any changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- You do not get better as expected.