What is an emergency?
Here are some signs to look out for:
- Unconsciousness, lack of breathing, or lack of pulse
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Severe pain
- Shortness of breath or dizziness
- Choking
- Broken bones
- Severe bleeding
- Trouble seeing or speaking
- Sudden, severe headaches
- Sudden weakness, numbness, or tingling in the face, arms, or legs
Call 911 at once if you think an injury or sickness is life threatening.
What to do in an emergency
Stay calm and call 911. The operator will connect you with the ambulance, police, or the fire department.
Remember:
- Stay calm.
- Give clear information and clear directions to your location.
- Do not move the patient unless their life is being threatened.
- Someone should stay with the patient.
- Turn on the outside lights at night so paramedics can find you.
- Have someone meet the ambulance.
- If you live in an apartment, have someone meet the paramedics at the lobby door
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