Medical emergency
The first response to a medical emergency is the most important. Often times, first aid given at the scene can improve the victim’s chances of survival and a good recovery.
- If you require an ambulance call 911.
- Give the dispatcher the following information:
- Nature of injury.
- Location of injured person.
- Special hazards in the area.
- Name of the injured party if available.
- Your name and phone number.
- Do not hang up until the dispatcher releases you.
- Give the dispatcher the following information:
Render assistance to others, only if you can do so safely, have been trained in first aid, and can utilize the proper personal protective equipment.
- The first response to an accident is the most important — know what to do.
- Do not move an injured person unless they are in immediate danger.
- Keep a shock victim covered to reduce heat loss.
- Try to stop bleeding by applying pressure to the wound.
- If possible meet the ambulance or have someone meet the ambulance and guide the responders to the injured person.
Automatic Emergency Defibrillators
There are public Automatic Emergency Defibrillators (AED) . AEDs are identified by and contained in a white box with a blue label. More information about UMaine’s AED program is .