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CMP 058 – Calling 911
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Let’s talk about the different type ambulance services, (County, Hospital, and Private)
When to call an ambulance vs going to urgent care vs primary care.
EXAMPLES FOR CALLING 911
- there’s a fire
- someone has passed out
- someone suddenly seems very sick and is having a hard time speaking or breathing or turns blue
- someone is choking
- you see a crime happening, like a break-in
- you are in or see a serious car accident
URGENT CARE:
- Accidents and falls
- Cuts that don’t involve much blood but might need stitches
- Breathing difficulties, such as mild to moderate asthma
- Diagnostic services, including X-rays and laboratory tests
- Eye irritation and redness
- Fever or flu
- Minor broken bones and fractures in fingers or toes
- Moderate back problems
- Severe sore throat or cough
- Skin rashes and infections
- Sprains and strains
- Urinary tract infections
- Vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration
WHAT THE DISPATCHER IS GOING TO ASK:
- The location of the emergency, including the street address, and room/apartment number, if you’re in a large building
- The phone number you are calling from
- The nature of the emergency
- Details about the emergency, such as a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency