{"id":870,"date":"2025-07-01T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/?p=870"},"modified":"2025-07-07T16:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:41:12","slug":"when-and-when-not-to-call-an-ambulance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/when-and-when-not-to-call-an-ambulance\/","title":{"rendered":"When-and When Not-to Call an Ambulance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"870\" class=\"elementor elementor-870\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-007f0cb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"007f0cb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6dbde5b\" data-id=\"6dbde5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c0c2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53c0c2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mining-Investment-Forum-1024x526.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-783\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mining-Investment-Forum-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mining-Investment-Forum-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mining-Investment-Forum-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mining-Investment-Forum-1536x789.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mining-Investment-Forum.jpg 1573w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7969f5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7969f5c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e46f26\" data-id=\"6e46f26\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f412e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50f412e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When and When Not to Call an Ambulance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f813802 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f813802\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e832d55\" data-id=\"e832d55\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a822804 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a822804\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>3 Reasons to Call an Ambulance<\/h4><p>Sometimes, it\u2019s clear that you need to call an ambulance. If you see someone with these symptoms, or you experience these symptoms yourself,\u00a0<b>dial 0800 111 222<\/b>.<\/p><p>It\u2019s vital to act quickly (and calmly) when dealing with an emergency.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are some fundamental reasons for calling an ambulance in an emergency.<\/p><h4>1. The Victim\u2019s Condition Is Life-Threatening<\/h4><p>If a victim\u2019s condition is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/001927.htm\">life-threatening<\/a>, you should call an ambulance.\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Life-threatening conditions include:<\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Symptoms of a stroke: facial droop, difficulty speaking, weak arms and legs<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Chest pains<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sudden loss of consciousness or otherwise unresponsive<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty breathing<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Uncontrollable bleeding<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Displaying signs of an altered state of mind such as sudden confusion<\/li><\/ul><p>Many of these symptoms are common signs of a heart attack, a stroke, or other conditions that require immediate medical attention.<\/p><p>There are other situations that may be life-threatening, especially if you know more information about the victim:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Perhaps the victim ate something that\u2019s poisonous or was bitten by a poisonous animal.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">If the victim has threatened self-harm or harm to others.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The victim has purposely or accidentally taken too much of a drug.<\/li><\/ul><p>In each of these scenarios, you should also call an ambulance.<\/p><h4>2. Moving the Victim Might Cause Further Injury or Harm<\/h4><p>There are situations where moving the victim can cause\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beprepared.com\/blogs\/articles\/when-should-you-move-an-injured-person\">further injury or harm<\/a>. That\u2019s often the case with a serious fall, a car accident, or other serious physical injuries.\u00a0<\/p><p>It\u2019s best to leave it to the professionals and call an ambulance for help in these cases. EMTs and paramedics have the training and skills to extract people from dangerous situations.<\/p><h4>3. Driving to the Hospital Isn\u2019t Possible or Could Delay Treatment<\/h4><p>If you can\u2019t get yourself or the victim to the hospital or taking them would take a considerable time, it\u2019s best to call an ambulance.<\/p><p>There are a lot of reasons why you may be unable to get to a hospital in time:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re physically or emotionally unable to drive a vehicle since you were also shaken up by the injury.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re unable to drive because you want to give your child or the victim the attention and care they need.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re unable to get the injured victim into a car.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Perhaps you don\u2019t have a vehicle, and public transportation or a taxi is not an option.<\/li><\/ul><p>If there\u2019s significant traffic on the road, an ambulance can usually get to a hospital faster than you can.<\/p><h4>When Not to Call an Ambulance<\/h4><p>There are certainly times when calling an ambulance isn\u2019t necessary. A lot of injuries don\u2019t need immediate treatment.\u00a0<\/p><p>If the medical emergency isn\u2019t life-threatening and you can quickly get yourself or the victim to the hospital, you should do so. In that case, you shouldn\u2019t call an ambulance.\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>But if you\u2019re unsure, you should always call 0800 111 222.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h4><h4>Specific Situations Where an Ambulance May Be Necessary<\/h4><p>Here are some of the most common illnesses and injuries that people struggle with when deciding whether or not to call an ambulance.<\/p><h4>When to Call an Ambulance For Fever<\/h4><p>If young children experience a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getcarefreemd.com\/blog\/100-low-grade-fever-what-to-do-and-when-to-seek-a-doctor\">high fever<\/a>, they need immediate medical attention.<\/p><p>Call an ambulance if your child is:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Under 3 months old with a temperature above 100.4 F<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Between 3 months and 3 years old with a fever of 102.2 F or higher<\/li><\/ul><p>If you\u2019re busy taking care of them, you should call an ambulance.<\/p><p>Children and adults with a fever of 103 F or higher who aren\u2019t getting better from over-the-counter medicine should also see a doctor.\u00a0<\/p><h4>When to Call an Ambulance For Heat<\/h4><p>If a heat emergency causes vomiting, seizures, or has rendered the victim unconscious, it\u2019s time to call an ambulance.\u00a0<\/p><p>Don\u2019t attempt to give the person anything to drink if they\u2019re vomiting or unconscious. Never offer a caffeinated drink or alcoholic beverage to anyone that\u2019s suffering from a heat emergency.<\/p><h4>When to Call an Ambulance During a Pregnancy<\/h4><p>If you\u2019re pregnant, you likely have a plan in place to get you where you need to be once you go into labor.\u00a0<\/p><p>However, on some occasions, calling an ambulance may be the best option.<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">You may go into labor at an unexpected time or in an unexpected place.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You may not have direct access to a vehicle.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re about to give birth and experiencing a strong urge to push.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re experiencing fresh bleeding in more than usual amounts.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re experiencing continued abdominal pain that persists following a contraction.<\/li><\/ul><h4><b>When in Doubt, Call 0800 111 222<\/b><\/h4><p>If someone around you is experiencing a medical emergency and you\u2019re not sure what to do, you must call 0800 111 222. You\u2019ll be happy you did.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s clear that you need to call an ambulance. 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