Emergency Procedures: Medical Emergency
GENERAL TIPS
Call USC Police at 911, request medical assistance, and tell the dispatcher:
- Your location
- Type of injury or illness of victim
- Victim's status (conscious, breathing, or bleeding)
- Age of victim
- Stay on the phone until released by the dispatcher
- Check the scene for any danger or hazards like exposed electrical wires, broken glass, or chemicals before providing aid
- If properly trained, administer basic life support (CPR or first aid), otherwise wait for professional help
- DO NOT attempt to give ANY medical advice unless properly trained
- DO NOT move the victim unless he is in immediate danger
- DO NOT jeopardize your health or the health of the victim
HEART ATTACK:
- Check to see if victim's airway is open, if he is breathing, and if he has a heartbeat
- If you are trained to do so, administer CPR if needed
- If you are trained to do so, locate and use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
BURNS:
- Remove the victim from source of burn
- Be careful not to contaminate or injure yourself
THERMAL BURNS:
- Flush the wound area with cool water (DO NOT use ice)
- DO NOT apply any creams or lotions
DRY CHEMICAL BURNS
- Brush the chemical from the skin using gloves
- After brushing chemical off the skin, flush the area with cool water
BLEEDING:
- Use gloves and other protective gear
- Apply firm, gentle pressure to the wound with a clean cloth
- Immobilize the wound
- If you come in contact with any blood or bodily fluids, wash with soap and water, then seek medical attention