EMERGENCY

A medical emergency demands immediate action. From any telephone DIAL 9-1-1 for reporting a medical, fire or police emergency. When calling from a payphone, 9-1-1 calls are free. Follow these simple steps to get help if you have, or witness, a medical emergency:

During the call:

1. State calmly, “This is a medical emergency. I need an ambulance.”

2. Tell what is wrong with the victim (unconscious victim, bad fall, heart attack, etc.)

3. Give the location of the victim, nearest cross street and your name.

4. Follow any instructions you are given.

5. DO NOT HANG UP until asked to.

After the call:

1. DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM unless there is danger from fire or other hazards.

2. Keep the victim warm and comfortable.

3. Apply first aid, according to your ability.

4. Remain with the victim.

5. Watch for emergency vehicles, and help rescue personnel in locating the victim.

What is a medical emergency?

An accident or sudden illness may be a MEDICAL EMERGENCY that needs immediate attention. These are some conditions requiring immediate medical care:

-Not breathing or difficulty breathing

-Unconscious person

-Choking

-Severe bleeding or injury caused by a vehicle

accident, fall, gunshot, stabbing, or other assault.

-Suspected poisoning

-Serious burns

-Electric shock

-Heart attack warning signs such as severe

squeezing pains in the chest; pain that radiates from

the chest into either arm, neck, or jaw; sweating or

weakness; nausea or vomiting; pain that spreads

across the shoulders to the back.

DON’T WAIT; MINUTES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH!