SERIOUS INJURY OR ILLNESS
In case of serious injury or illness immediately notify the police department. Callers should be prepared to provide the police telecommunicator with the following information:
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Name
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How many people are hurt or sick
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Location of the emergency
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Age and gender of patient
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Caller's location and telephone number
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Patient's level of consciousness and breathing
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Patient's chief complaint (nature of injury or illness)
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1. Do not move a seriously injured person unless it is a life-threatening situation.
2. Call the ECU Police Department at 911 on Main Campus; 744-2246 on the Health Sciences Campus, giving your name, location, telephone number, nature of the patient's injury, number of people injured, age and gender of patient, and patient's level of consciousness and breathing.
3. Return to the victim. Administer first aid per pre-arrival and postdispatch instructions given by the emergency medical dispatcher. Keep the victim as calm and comfortable as possible. Notify the emergency medical dispatcher of any changes in the patient's status.
4. You should list below the location of the nearest first-aid kit. First-aid kit is located at _____________________.
5. Remain with the victim until ECU police officers or emergency rescue personnel arrive.
6. If the injured person is an employee, initiate reporting procedures as directed by your department head and/or supervisor. All work-related employee injuries and illnesses must be reported as soon as possible to the ECU Office of Environmental Health and Safety at 328-6166
