Emergency Services

EMEREGENCIES!

If life, limb, or health is at risk, transport immediately to the nearest hospital or clinic

If life, limb, or health is at serious risk, transport the patient immediately to the nearest hospital or clinic before contacting your family physician.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

  • A medical emergency is a sudden, serious, and often life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent death, permanent disability, or severe harm to a patient’s life, limb, or health.

EMERGENCY! WHAT TO DO

    A medical emergency is a life-threatening situation requiring immediate action.

  • 3 CRITICAL STEPS:

    CHECK:

    Is the person unconscious, bleeding severely, or struggling to breathe?

  • CALL:

    Dial emergency services (e.g.999, or local ambulance) FIRST.

  • CARE:

    Provide first aid (e.g., CPR, stop bleeding) only if trained.

  • DON’T WAIT!

    Every second counts. Go to the nearest hospital if help is delayed. Keep emergency numbers saved in your phone!

EMERGENCY! WHAT NOT DO

  • DON’T DELAY

    Never wait to see if symptoms "go away." Call for help FIRST.

  • DON’T GIVE FOOD/WATER

    Choking risk if unconscious or semi-conscious.

  • DON’T IGNORE "SILENT" EMERGENCIES

    Diabetic emergency? (Give sugar only if conscious).Seizure? Don’t restrain—clear space and time it

CONSULT & DISCUSS

IN ANY EMERGENCIES