Act
in Time
The American Heart Association and the National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute have launched a new "Act in
Time" campaign to increase people's awareness of heart
attack and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately
at the onset of heart attack symptoms.
Dial 9-1-1 Fast
Heart attack and stroke are life-and-death emergencies
-- every second counts. If you see or have any of the
listed symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1. Not all these
signs occur in every heart attack or stroke. Sometimes
they go away and return. If some occur, get help fast!
Today heart attack and stroke victims can benefit from
new medications and treatments unavailable to patients
in years past. For example, clot-busting drugs can stop
some heart attacks and strokes in progress, reducing
disability and saving lives. But to be effective, these
drugs must be given relatively quickly after heart
attack or stroke symptoms first appear. So again, don't
delay -- get help right away!
Statistically, coronary heart disease is America's No. 1 killer. Stroke
is No. 3 and a leading cause of serious disability.
That's why it's so important to reduce your risk
factors, know the warning signs, and know how to respond
quickly and properly if warning signs occur.
Patch Requests
We
have recently changed our policy to coincide with
Sedgwick County's policy. Due to intelligence reports on
possible terrorist attempts to gain fire and EMS
uniforms, equipment and even vehicles, we will only
trade patches with other local public safety or
governmental agencies.
Sedgwick County Emergency
Medical Service (EMS) responds to calls for emergency medical assistance in Wichita
and the communities of Sedgwick County.
Our Mission:
Your most precious commodity is life and good health. Sedgwick
County Emergency Medical Service is dedicated to providing quality health care and
transportation for your well being.
Your
Government
