911 should be called for patients who:

• Are unconscious or not breathing.

• Have a penetrating injury to the neck, chest, abdomen or thigh.

• Has had a severe allergic reaction.

• Has uncontrolled bleeding.

• Is having an asthma attack and is unresponsive to medication.

• Has severe chest pain.

• Is fitting (if this is unusual for the patient).

• Has taken an overdose.

• Has been submerged in water for more than one minute.

• Has fallen more than 10 feet.

• Has traumatic black/spinal/neck pain.

It is important for us to locate the emergency accurately, please give as much information as you can to our 911 Call Handlers.