Dial 911 (US/Canada) Dial 999 (UK) Dial 000 (Australia) Dial 112 (Europe) Dial 119 (Japan) Other countries and continents have their own numbers, which can be found in this article.
If the injury happened during the committing of a crime, you will also need police officers sent to your location. If the injury occurred as the result of a fire or car accident, you will likely need firefighters to come to the location as well.
Your location. The number of the phone you are calling from, if you know it. If you are in a public place- give the operator the nearest intersection or landmark (example First and Main street). Tell them your name, the injured person’s name and why you need an ambulance. Relate as much medical history as you know.
The phone operator may give you advice on how to help in the meantime. Follow this advice. [5] X Research source
Minor scrapes, cuts, or bruises are not emergencies. A broken bone, while it can be dangerous, is often not a “life-threatening” emergency.
The victim is not breathing The victim is losing excessive amounts of blood The victim is not moving The victim is not responsive The victim is experiencing dizziness, difficulty breathing, or seems to be in shock
If the victim is bleeding a lot, apply direct pressure to the wound to stem the flow of blood. Tie a towel or shirt around the wound, then apply pressure. You can also use any available items around to create a makeshift tourniquet. A belt will do in a pinch, but is not ideal for this. If the injury occurred in a car accident, you may need to assist by removing the injured individual from a car that is smoking or smoldering. If the injured person is in a dangerous area, like a busy roadway, move her to the side of the road so that she doesn’t get hit by a car or other vehicle. Don’t ever approach a vehicle that is already on fire and, if the injured person has suffered a spinal injury, never try to move the person yourself. You could make her injury worse or get yourself blown up.
When performing CPR, begin with chest compressions. Place the heel of your hand over the center of the chest, push down 2 inches (5. 1 cm), and repeat 30 times. Make sure you pump your hands hard and fast, achieving a rate of at least 100 pushes per minute. You will be pushing down faster than once per second. [9] X Research source After pumping the chest 30 times, blow 2 breaths of air into the person’s lungs. To do this, gently tilt the injured individual’s head backward and lift the chin upwards. Then, form a seal between your mouth and the victim’s mouth by pinching his nose and covering their mouth with yours. When providing air, blow until you see the injured person’s chest rise up. Blow in 2 breaths each time for 1 second each. [10] X Research source Repeat the process for as long as necessary, pumping the chest 30 times for every 2 breaths of air you give. [11] X Research source If you are not familiar with CPR, it is better to allow someone else to administer it, as you could injure the victim in the process.
Tell the person that help is on the way. Keep talking to her and keep her talking to you. [12] X Research source Try to help the individual relax and let her know she is not alone. If she is already on the ground, keep her lying there. If she is upright, have her lie down. [13] X Research source If she asks, hold the injured person’s hand or rest a hand on her shoulder to let her know you are still there and willing to help. [14] X Research source Listen to the injured person’s requests. Never give food or drink to a victim with unknown injuries. It may hurt more than it helps. [15] X Research source
In the case of an injury you witnessed, police will likely pull you away from the scene of the injury to ask you questions about what you saw. Follow the officers’ instructions and answer any questions you can while paramedics deal with the injured person.
