Medical Issues
Times to call 911 include:
Bleeding that does not stop with direct pressure over the wound
A cut or burn that is large, deep, or involved the head, chest, or abdomen
Head injury with loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, or poor skin color
Skin or lips that look blue, purple, or gray
Seizures (rhythmic jerking or loss of consciousness)
Sudden inability to move
Trouble breathing, or choking
Unconsciousness or lack of responsiveness from child
An asthma attack, allergic reaction, or seizure
Heart attack or stroke
Unconsciousness due to an accident, overdose of medication or other drugs, or consumption of poison or too much alcohol
Serious injury resulting from an accident
What To Expect
The 911 dispatcher will ask you several questions about your child’s condition, the situation that led to the emergency and your location. It will be best for everyone if you can remain calm and speak slowly and clearly to the operator.
The operator will ask:
What happened. Give as much information as you can about the incident and how it happened. This will help ensure that the correct emergency personnel are sent to help.
Where you are. It is best if you can tell the operator your location’s street address. If the injured person is at a certain area of a property (football field, library, pool), give the operator as much detail as you can to make it easier for emergency personnel to reach you. You may need to send someone to meet them at the street and guide them to the exact location.
That you stay on the phone. Don’t hang up until the 911 dispatcher tells you to. The operator may give you instructions to help your child or might need more information to help emergency personnel find you quickly.
If it is not an emergency issue that does not require immediate attention:
Encourage the individual to come to the Outreach Center Tuesday or Thursday between 10 AM- 2 PM to see our medical outreach team.
You can also share this list of medical resources with individuals that may need medical attention.