Falls and sprains can occur during long walks, on steep streets or in crowded areas of Istanbul. Pain alone does not always show whether an injury is minor or needs imaging and hospital assessment.
Information that makes coordination easier
Head injury, loss of consciousness, severe neck or back pain, obvious deformity, uncontrolled bleeding, major loss of movement or rapidly worsening symptoms require urgent assessment.
Safe assessment and the next step
The timing, mechanism and injured area are recorded.
Red flags such as head impact, bleeding and major loss of movement are checked.
A mobile doctor assessment is planned for suitable cases.
Hospital referral is coordinated when imaging or higher-level assessment is needed.
An appropriate transfer option is arranged when mobility is limited.
Use urgent medical assessment without delay for head injury with concerning features, altered consciousness, serious bleeding, obvious deformity or neurological symptoms.
Describe how the fall happened, whether the head was struck, any blood-thinning medicines and the current ability to move or bear weight.
Medi Guest Istanbul helps tourists coordinate the appropriate doctor, hospital and transfer pathway after an injury in Istanbul.
