Using+911

The 911 emergency telephone system is in place in many US cites to help citizens with POLICE MEDICAL or FIRE emergencies. woundsNON-emergency calls to the 911 system or any emergency phone number can create delays for people who really need it. DO NOT CALL 911 FOR NON-EMERGENCY situations Examples of NON-EMERGENCY situations are MINOR illness or injury not requiring immediate help FLU/common cold Chronic ongoing aches and pain MINOR cuts Broken fingers or toes Emotional UPSETS ROUTINE TRANSPORTATION to medical offices clinics and hospitals Remember these are general guidelines-- If there is any doubt do not hesitstate to call the paramedics. CALL 911 for a LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY such as breathing difficitly /shortness of breath/breathing has stopped. choking can,t talk or breathe. constact chest pain-in adults lasting longer than two minutes. Uncontrollable bleeding/ large blood loss.drowing Electroction Drug overdone/ poisonig gunshot wounds stabbings. Vomiting blood. sudden fainting/ unconsicousness convulsions / seizures uncontrolled jerking severe allergic reaction difficulty breathing/ unresponsive Major burns white or charred skin blistes and redness over large area someone who not wake up even when you shake them. Severe injures from Traiffic accoidents Head injury Significant falls When a person is trapped ie car accident with victim trapped in the vehicle What HAPPENS WHEN YOU REQUEST EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ON 911 911 should only be used when a true emergency exists POLICE FIRE or MEDICAL identify your call as a MEDICAl or fire emergency. in many areas the number OF THE CALLER. CRITCAL INFORMATION THE DISPATCHER NEEDS TO KNOW WHATS THE EMEGENCy? Whats wrong ? WHERE IS THE EMERGENCY ? Give the addness include building number apartment number nearnest cross street.The name of the buildings is also helpful.WHO NEEDS HELP? Age/ number of people.ARE THEY CONSCIOUS? Yes or no. ARE THEY BREATHING? Yes or no. NOTE ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE 911 OPERATOR TO HANG UP BEFORE YOU DO. REFORE CALM AND GIVE DIRECT ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ASKED. SPEAK SLOWLY AND CLEARLY. YOU WILL BE ASKED ADDITONAL QUESTIONS SO THE DISPATCHER CAN SEND THE RIGHT TYPE OF HELP. ALL QUESTIIONS ARE IMPORTANT. THE DISPATCHER MAY GIVE YOU INSTRUTIONS ON WHAT TO DO, SUCH AS CPR CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSSCITON