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General Medical Guidelines

General Medical Guidelines

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Injured Non-Responsive Person

  • DO NOT MOVE the person, unless relocation is necessary to prevent further injury.
  • If relocation is necessary, have someone assist you. Turn the head, neck and body as a unit.

Call 9-1-1

Call 911 from a campus phone

  • Inform the dispatcher of the following:
  • the nature of the illness/injury,
  • the status of the injured party
  • the location of the emergency (building and room)
  • the telephone number from which you are calling.
  • if the victim is wearing a medical identification bracelet / medallion.
  • DO NOT Hang up until the Dispatcher tells you to do so.

Assist Emergency Personnel

  • Notify Building / Floor Marshal if possible.
  • Keep area clear until Police / Medical Aid arrives.
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to exact location.
  • Provide assistance when requested.
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