At some point in their life, most people will witness or be involved in an accident or medical emergency. Knowing what to do and when you should call the emergency services can potentially save lives.
An ambulance provides transport to a hospital and enables emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to begin medical treatment on arrival, extending treatment through the ride to the medical center. There are times when you may not want to call an ambulance and find a different way to get to the hospital. When in doubt, Dial 108 for an ambulance.The entire service right from a person making a call to the necessary pre-hospital care in the ambulance and taking the victim to the nearest hospital is absolutely free to every citizen of the state. During the trip, EMT provides the victim pre-hospital care to ensure the patient reaches safely to the hospital.
When should I call an ambulance?
· The person’s condition appears life-threatening
· The person’s condition could worsen and become life-threatening on the way to the hospital
· Moving the person could cause further harm or injury
· Distance or traffic conditions cause a delay in getting the victim to the hospital
· The person needs the skills or equipment used by paramedics or emergency medical technicians (EMT)
· Driving would cause significant delay in getting to the hospital
How to determine if a condition is life threatening?
Ziqitza Limited helps in deciding whether or not to call an ambulance is a decision you’ll have to make based on your best assessment of the situation. Even if you think you can get to the hospital faster in your own vehicle, please remember that the ambulance is equipped to start emergency care as soon as it arrives.
Ziqitza Rajasthan and ZHL Rajasthan share some examples of life-threatening conditions requiring an ambulance. The person:
· Appears to be having a stroke (think F-A-S-T: Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 108 Ambulance)
· Appears to be having a heart attack
· Has lost consciousness, is unresponsive, or is not responding appropriately
· Has a seizure for the first time even if they seem to recover from it later. You should phone an ambulance if someone is having a seizure and the fitting lasts longer than 3 minutes.
· Is unconscious or unaware of what is going on around them or experiencing weakness, numbness or difficulty speaking.
· Has a severe injury that is bleeding profusely and you are unable to stop with direct pressure on the wound.
· Is having a severe allergic reaction
· Has severe burns
· Has swallowed something poisonous
· Has a severe injury that is bleeding profusely and you are unable to stop with direct pressure on the wound.
· Has taken too much medication on purpose or by accident, including drug misuse or abuse
How to call an Ambulance?
The number to call for an ambulance in the India is call 108, which is operated in association with National Health Mission and State Government by Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim and Jharkhand.
When calling for an ambulance, do your best to remain calm and speak clearly. Be prepared to:
· Provide the name of the person having the emergency and what the problem seems to be
· Share the location information and specific address, if possible
· Tell the dispatcher where the person is located, such as in the back yard or in the downstairs bedroom
· Provide the phone number you’re calling from
· Stay on the phone with the dispatcher in case the dispatcher needs more information
If you witness or are part of a highway emergency, do your best to make note of highway marker numbers and highway toll free emergency number 1033, operated by Ziqitza Healthcare who are supporting NHAI for its Emergency Highway Helpline initiativeacross all the highways in North. After calling 1033 for an emergency help determine which lane and in which direction the accident occurred so you can communicate as clearly as possible with the dispatcher and can help save lives.