Medical Emergencies


Calmly and carefully assess the medical emergency.

Call 911 and provide as much information as known. Be sure to describing any visible injuries and how the injury occured. Try not to move the patient and keep the scene as safe as possible until medical help arrives.

If properly trained and certified, begin administering first aid.

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