Calling Emergency Services
Calling emergency services early is the single most reliable way to improve outcomes in any serious emergency, because it starts professional help moving while you provide care. Call as soon as you recognize a life-threatening problem; if others are present, point at a specific person and tell them to call and to fetch an AED. Put the phone on speaker so you can follow dispatcher instructions with both hands free. Stay on the line — modern dispatchers can coach you through CPR and other care until responders arrive.
Calling the EMS on The First Aid Show
Calling emergency services early is the most reliable way to improve outcomes in a serious emergency. This lesson covers how to activate help quickly, what information dispatchers need, and how to de…