Prehospital care means care given to a person who has suddenly become ill and the transport of that person to a suitable medical unit if their condition so requires. Emergency medical service and related medical treatment are part of the public health care system. Efficient delivery of high-quality emergency medical service ensures that the person who has suddenly become ill or injured receives care without delay, before arriving at a medical unit.
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Sudden illness or injury
The chain of care of an emergency care patient typically begins with sudden illness or injury.. |
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Recognising an emergency
When someone becomes suddenly ill or injured, quickly recognising the emergency is critical for the patient’s survival and further treatment.. |
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Calling emergency services
Call 112 in case of genuine emergencies. |
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Emergency Response Centre
The operator at the Emergency Response Centre assesses the level of urgency during the phone call based on the information they are given. |
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First aid
Minor accidents and illnesses are part of our daily lives, and that is why first aid skills are important.. |
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Emergency care
Emergency care services are the responsibility of the local hospital district. |
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Transportation
When necessary, emergency care units bring the patient to an appropriate place of care. |
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Follow-up treatment
If the emergency care team decide, based on their assessment, that the patient needs to be taken to a hospital or emergency department. |