Emergencies

Assure your own safety. Do not place yourself in danger.

CALL 911

Do not move the patient unless his/her location presents an immediate threat to their life...e.g.: patient is in the water, a fire is burning in the building or vehicle, or there is no way to protect the patient from harm in their current location.

If the patient is not breathing or does not have a pulse, begin rescue breathing and/or CPR. If you have not been trained in these important skills, contact your American Heart Association, your local American Red Cross chapter, or Sedgwick County Emergency Medical Service to arrange for a low-cost class.

If the patient is bleeding, apply a clean or sterile bandage, if available. If bleeding continues apply additional dressings over the existing bandage. If possible elevate the injury and apply direct pressure to the wound.

When is the right time to call 911:

If a person or yourself exhibits any of the below symptoms EMS should be called.

Chest Pain/Heart Problems
chest pain radiating to neck, jaw, arm or back.

Difficulty Breathing
choking, blue appearance, struggling for air, wheezing.

Change in level of Consciousness
stumbling, incoherent, mumbling, dizzy.

Uncontrolled Bleeding
blood spurting, vomiting or coughing up blood, heavy rectal or vaginal bleeding.

Central Injuries
injuries to the head, neck, back, abdomen or pelvis or inability to walk.

In addition 911 / EMS should be called for:

Motor Vehicle Crashes involving injuries
Heart Attacks
Strokes
Falls
Stabbings
Gun Shot Wounds
Back Injuries
Chokings
Burns or Poisonings
Sudden Severe Illness