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When should you call 911 for a medical emergency?

If you call 9-1-1 in Dakota County, you will reach the Dakota Communications Center (DCC). The DCC handles police/fire/medical dispatching for the entire county. DCC Dispatchers are certified in the use of the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) protocol for Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD). EMD is a doctor-created and approved protocol which asks the right …

Who can I contact for medical advice about EMS calls?

Call your local emergency number (Such as 911) if the person you are helping: Is unconscious, gasping for air or not breathing, experiencing an allergic reaction, having chest pain, having uncontrollable bleeding, or any other symptoms that require immediate medical attention

What to do if someone is having a medical emergency?

The ACEP says to call 911 immediately if you are experiencing any of the following: Severe difficulty breathing, especially that does not improve with rest. Chest pain. A fast heartbeat (more than 120-150) at rest especially if associated with shortness of breath or feeling faint. You witness someone faint/pass out or someone is unresponsive.

What are the warning signs of a medical emergency?

DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY WHEN TO CALL 911: CALL 911 IF YOU: HAVE DIFFICULTY BREATHING HAVE A HIGH FEVER HAVE SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK OR STROKE HAVE SUDDEN, SEVERE PAIN HAVE AN ALLERGIC REACTION ARE CONFUSED, DISORIENTED, OR DIZZY Do NOT call 911 if you: Want information about COVID-19 Need a ride to the doctor’s office …

What is an emergency crew?

Emergency crews are trained to begin medical treatment on the way to the hospital, and they can also alert the Emergency Department in advance to the patient’s condition.

Can you call 911 for an ambulance?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes or you’re not sure, call 911 for an ambulance. Even if you think you can get to the hospital faster by driving, 911 can bring many of the lifesaving skills and medications right to you and start care sooner. Emergency crews are trained to begin medical treatment on the way to the hospital, ...