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Ambulance emergencies

Remember:

the ambulance can't help you if they can't find you
STAY CALM - give clear information
clear a path to the patient - move furniture, unlock doors
if possible have someone meet the ambulance
be sure your house number is clearly visible from the street
if you live in a house - turn on the outside lights at night
if you live in an apartment - try to meet the ambulance at the lobby door and have the elevator ready.

DO NOT move the patient, UNLESS life is threatened.

Be prepared to answer the following questions related to the patients condition:

Be sure to state your name, address of the emergency and phone number from where you are calling.

This page last updated May 21, 2007