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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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Contact Information:

All Emergencies: 911

Campus Safety and Security
Emergency:dial 7777
Non-Emergency: (812) 464-1845

Submit a Tip: Online Form
(not for emergencies)

National Poison Hotline
(800) 382-9097

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American Red Cross
Southwestern Indiana Chapter:
812-471-7200

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