For SEVERE Medical Emergencies:
Call 911
or your designated emergency number
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Call 9-1-1 when a victim has:
No response and is unconscious
Difficulty breathing
Chest pain or pressure > 3 minutes
Chest pain that goes away and comes back
Severe bleeding
Severe burns
Severe abdominal pain or pressure that won't subside
Blood in his vomit or is passing blood
A seizure and they are pregnant or diabetic
Multiple seizures or has a seizure that lasts > 5 minutes
Potentially been poisoned or overdosed on drugs
Suffered a broken bone
Head, neck, or spine injuries
Sudden slurred speech or severe headache
Trouble speaking or sudden weakness on one side |
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Tap the person's shoulder and ask "Are you OK?"
If the victim is unconscious or has any life-threatening signs or symptoms and there is more than 1 rescuer, the 2nd rescuer should go call 9-1-1 or your designated emergency number while the other provides care.
Sometimes a victim will tell you not to call 9-1-1 or your designated emergency number.
When in doubt, call 9-1-1 and seek advanced professional help. | | |
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