Before The Ambulance Arrives

 

1. After you have called 911, there are several things you can do until Paramedics arrive. These simple procedures will greatly aid the Paramedics and the patient they will treat.

    

2. If you determine that the patient is pulseless and non-breathing, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  For additional information on learning CPR, Click Here.

    

3. Stay calm; do not get excited. This will reassure the patient that help is on the way.

    

4. Make the patient as comfortable as possible.

    

5. Gather all the medication that the patient may be taking and place into a bag or keep an updated copy of all medications and their doses written on paper. This will help Paramedics better determine the medical history of the patient.

    

6. Move all furniture or obstacles out of the way so Paramedics have easy access to the patient. Make sure all pets are secure in another part of the house.

    

7. Remember the time, this is very important. When was the last time you talked to the patient? How long has this medical condition existed? How long has the person been unconscious? How long have they been complaining of pain?

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