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Steve Cotter, Director
Sedgwick
County
Emergency Medical Service
1015 Stillwell
Wichita, KS 67213
Tel: (316) 660-7994
Fax: (316) 383-7338
Sedgwick County EMS paramedics provide
emergency medical care to all areas of the county.
Whether you live in Wichita, Andale, Haysville, Goddard,
Derby, or anywhere else in Sedgwick County, EMS paramedics
are ready to care for you, 24 hours a day.
Sedgwick County Suicide Prevention Task Force
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Heat Safety
The Sedgwick County
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) reminds you to be aware
of extreme temperatures this week and into the summer
months. As temperatures rise, so do the number of
individuals at risk for heat exposure, heatstroke, and
other heat-related illnesses
Click here to learn the
signs that may be indications of dehydration or
heatstroke and helpful tips to staying cool.
Helpful tips to remember
when temperatures rise:
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Drink plenty of
water and other hydrating fluids, but stay away from
soda, caffeine and alcoholic beverages, which can
dehydrate the body.
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Avoid outdoor activities
during the hottest part of the day, which is usually
between noon and 4 p.m.
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If you dont have an air
conditioner, or yours is broken, use fans to cool
yourself. But remember, fans cool people, not rooms, so
turn it off when you leave a room.
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Check with older
neighbors to make sure they are taking precautions and
not suffering from heat-related illnesses.
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Be aware of your body
and what it is telling you. If you exhibit any of the
signs listed above, tell someone what you are
experiencing and do what you can to cool your body.
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Cease activities that
cause exertion, drink hydrating fluids, and take a cool
shower. If the symptoms persist, call 9-1-1 for EMS.
Signs and Symptoms of
Stroke
According to the American Stroke Foundation, stroke
is the number one cause of adult disability and the
third leading cause of death in the US. Although
stroke affects people of all ages, genders and races,
people over 55, males and African-Americans are at
higher risk for stroke.
Sedgwick County EMS encourages older adults and
caregivers to know the signs of a stroke and how to
react to help reduce their rate of occurrence.
Some risk factors cannot be controlled, such as
increasing age, male sex, race and family history of
stroke. But, there are other risk factors that can
be controlled, such as high blood pressure, diabetes,
cigarette smoking, high blood
cholesterol, obesity, and heart disease. If you
have experienced more than one of these natural or
behavior-generated risk factors, you may be at risk for
stroke. Click
here to learn how to recognize the signs of stroke and
how to prevent them.
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.
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