What to do for Work Related Serious Conditions / Medical Emergencies
Life-Threatening Conditions
In the event of serious injury or a clear threat to life, obtain paramedic or ambulance assistance right away:
Call 9-911 on campus, or use a blue emergency phone
Call 911 off campus
Call 286 if in Stanford University Medical Center
Be prepared to say exactly where you are, and what is wrong
You will be taken to the nearest hospital Emergency Department. The Stanford University Medical Center Emergency Department is the nearest one on campus. It is located near the intersection of Campus Drive and Quarry Road. Call (650) 723-5111.
Examples of Medical Emergencies and Serious Conditions:
Difficulty breathing for any reason
Major injury (e.g., open chest wound with trouble breathing; spinal or neck injury with loss of sensation or motion; obvious fracture, especially with visible bone)
Severe allergic reaction with throat swelling
Severe asthma
Unconsciousness or unresponsiveness
Acute Asthma Attack (which is not responding to usual medication)
Laceration (a cut requiring sutures)
Bee sting reaction (e.g., with hives or swelling of your whole arm or leg)
What to do for Work Related Urgent Conditions
Call SUOHC if between 8:00am-4pm M-F at (650) 725-5308, for immediate phone triage and to schedule urgent drop-in appointment time.
As soon as you arrive at 484 Oak Rd, let the employee at the reception desk know you’re here for an urgent appointment.
Bring any medications you have taken for the problem.
Examples of Urgent Conditions
Although the examples listed below may not be life threatening, get medical evaluation at SUOHC as soon as possible if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Any acute injury with significant pain or swelling
Possible fracture or dislocation
Animal bite, including non-human primate bite
Needlestick or splash to mucous membrane of blood or potentially infectious body fluid
Acute exposures to workplace hazards (chemicals, laser, radiation)
What to do for Work Related Non-Urgent Problems
Call SUOHC if between 8:00am-4pm M-F at (650) 725-5308, for an appointment time.