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Observe

Dictionary Definition

To take notice

When my son was six months old, he got sick, so we took him to see a doctor. I sat next to him in the back seat. On the way, I observed his skin turn blue. His body temperature began to rise, and he started having a seizure.

I performed a head-tilt, chin-lift, and yelled, 'We need to go to the hospital now!' It was not possible to call 911 from a mobile in those days. My husband, who was driving, immediately turned around and headed straight to the ER. He's very aware of buildings and landmarks.

His navigational awareness and my observation of our son's condition helped us act fast and avoid a potentially serious outcome.