What the Public should know about AMBULANCE SERVICES in Steele County
When should you call an ambulance:
- Suspect a medical emergency or an accident
- Unknown injuries or medical situation
- Situations that could worsen if the injury or illness is left untreated or not treated properly
Do Not Try To Drive A Medical Emergency Or Accident Victim To The Hospital!!
LET THE PROFESSIONAL CHECK IT OUT. IF THEY DON'T TREAT OR TRANSPORT, THERE IS NO CHARGE.
What you need to tell the dispatcher when you call 911.
- What type of emergency are you having?
- Your location.
- Are they trapped in a vehicle or caught in a piece of machinery?
- Your name and call back phone number.
Stay On The Line, The Dispatcher May Give You Some First Aid Instructions Prior To The Arrival Of The Ambulance.
What to do before emergency personnel arrive:
- Don't panic
- Have someone stay with the person
- Start any first aid, if it is needed
- Have someone wait outside to signal the emergency personnel
What the ambulance personnel need when they arrive:
- Brief story on situation that caused illness or injury
- Past medical history
- Medications the person may be taking
- Allergies the person may have
TAKE A CPR OR FIRST AID COURSE THAT MAY BE OFFERED IN YOUR AREA, IT COULD MEAN LIFE OR DEATH |
