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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