Taking Action in an Emergency

An emergency can be defined as a situation demanding immediate attention. Medical emergencies can occur at any time, and in any place, such as home, school, work, soccer practice or the grocery store. Additionally, emergencies can happen to anyone including you, someone close to you such as a friend, or relative or even a stranger. Emergencies requiring first aid can be classified as Life-threatening (an illness or injury that impairs a victim's ability to circulate oxygen) or Non-life-threatening (a situation which does not have an impact on the victims ability to circulate oxygen). As a citizen responder, it is important to recognize your role of accurately identifying an emergency, deciding to act, calling 9-1-1 and giving care until medical help arrives. Using the Emergency Action Steps of Check, Call, Care will ensure that you respond effectively to any emergency situation.

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