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Calling for Help
Knowing who to call, when to call, and what to do as you wait for help that's on the way can save a life. Help first responders help you and others they serve best with this expert advice.
Non-Emergency Ambulances Bind Healthcare Together
By Rod Brouhard, EMT-P
What to Know Before Calling 911 on a Cell Phone
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Respond in an Emergency
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Can You Call 911 for Someone in Another State?
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Do All States Have Good Samaritan Laws?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
California Appellate Court Redefines Good Samaritan Laws
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Identifying Causes of Abdominal Pain
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Teach Kids to Call 911
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
The Cost of an Ambulance Ride
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Can My Old, Defunct Cell Phone Still Call 911?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What You Should Know About First Responders
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
5 Medical Symptoms Worthy of 911
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Can Paramedics and Doctors Honor Medical Tattoos?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Medical Consent for First Aid and CPR
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Why Does 911 Put You on Hold?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
How 911 Works and Common Misconceptions
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Learn the Purpose of Good Samaritan Laws
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Is It Illegal to Call 911 for a Non-Emergency?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
The 5 Best Lifeguard Certification Programs of 2021
By Sherry Christiansen
How Paramedics Choose the Hospital to Take You To
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig