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$Unique_ID{BRK05001}
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$Title{What To Do First}
$Subject{First Aid emergency medical services EMS telephone number numbers
Address Addresses}
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Copyright (c) 1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
What To Do First
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EIGHT BASIC STEPS TO TAKE
Call out for someone to get help.
Check breathing...if stopped, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Check for a pulse...if the heart is not beating, perform CPR.
Stop bleeding by applying pressure directly over the wound.
If something has been swallowed, ask the victim what it was.
Keep the victim warm to avoid shock...if necessary treat for shock.
Perform the Heimlich maneuver for choking.
Try to remain calm and keep the victim calm.
WHAT TO TELL THE DOCTOR OR PARAMEDICS
Exactly what has happened.
Any noticeable injuries, symptoms or signs.
When it occurred, or when symptoms or signs began.
If known, what medications have been taken.
If poisoning has occurred, what has been swallowed and when.
Where the victim is.
The phone number and address of your location.
Ask what else you can do to help.
BEING PREPARED
When you call for help, be prepared to give your name, the location, and
the type of emergency.
Know what professional medical services are available in your community.
Know the route to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Know the location of your family's medical records, and be prepared to
provide a history of the victim's medical history.
Carry insurance ID cards, Medicare or Medicaid cards with you at all
times.
WHO TO CALL
In an emergency, making the right phone call can mean the difference
between life and death. Here are some guidelines to help you decide who to
call.
Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) if the victim:
Is not breathing or is having difficulty breathing.
Has no pulse.
Is unconscious or semi-conscious.
Is showing signs of shock.
Has a neck, back or may have a spinal injury.
Has a head injury.
Has a serious fracture or a possible broken bone.
Is bleeding severely, or passing or vomiting blood.
Is ill or injured and cannot be moved easily.
Has an injury or illness that is life or limb threatening.
Call the Poison Control Center if you know or suspect that the victim is
exposed to poison by mouth, skin contact or breathing.
Call a Doctor if the victim:
Shows decreasing alertness
Has severe diarrhea or vomiting
Has a sudden rise in temperature or a persistent high fever
Is in great pain or is suffering persistent pain
Is dehydrated
Fill out the following form now, and print out the copies you need to keep
these emergency telephone numbers by every phone in the house.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Phone Number and Address of Location_________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Doctor's Number and Address__________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Doctor's Number and Address__________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Room_______________________________________________________________
Ambulance____________________________________________________________________
EMS__________________________________________________________________________
Poison Control Center________________________________________________________
Police Department____________________________________________________________
Fire Department______________________________________________________________
Neighborhood Pharmacy________________________________________________________
24-Hour Pharmacy_____________________________________________________________
Electric Company_____________________________________________________________
Gas Company__________________________________________________________________
Parents At Work______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Babysitter___________________________________________________________________
Neighbors____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Nearest Relative_____________________________________________________________
If you can't reach help, dial "0" for the Operator. Say it's an emergency,
and provide your address and telephone number.
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This Section has been prepared as a quick-reference, but should in no way
substitute for the extensive and professional training you should receive to
be fully prepared for an emergency. We recommend you contact your local
hospital or American Red Cross for comprehensive First Aid training and
certification.