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Calling An Ambulance In An Emergency Situation
Even though it may sound odd that there is technique required even in calling an ambulance for emergencies, it is true and understanding the skill required may help greatly help you in a life-threatening situation. Take note of the tips given below when calling the ambulance in EMS:
1. Foremost thing to do is to collect yourself and calm yourself down. You may need to take a couple of deep breaths for this.
2. Then dial the necessary emergency number for your country. In case you are already aware of a contact for an ambulance service, then dial that number.
3. Tell the operator who answers that you need an ambulance.
4. You would be asked to give details such as – your location, the phone number you are using, your name as well as the patient’s name, what the emergency is and why you need the ambulance, any medical history of the patient.
5. In case you are at a public spot, it is always better to share with them a landmark location nearby so as to make it convenient for them to locate you.
In most situations, you would be provided lay-man medical advice over the phone itself, which you must follow in a very clam state of mind, so as to avoid causing any more harm to the patient.
