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INJURY OR ILLNESS

1. If you need help for injury or illness on campus, immediately call Security at extension 7777. Give your name; describe the nature and severity of the medical problem and the campus location of the victim.

NOTE: Security can render First Aid and CPR.

2. The following steps may be taken to aid victim until help arrives:
· Identify yourself to the victim and advise you are there to help.
· Ask victim, "Are you okay?" and "What is wrong?"
· Do head to toe exam for injury.
· Control serious bleeding by direct pressure on the wound.
· Check breathing and pulse and give CPR if necessary and qualified.
· Treat for shock, if necessary, and keep victim still/comfortable.
· Keep victim still and comfortable. DO NOT MOVE
· Look for emergency medical I.D., question witnesses, and give all information to the Security Department.

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