Other more serious circumstances necessitate emergency medical treatment and follow-up care. Other situations, such as childbirth emergencies, psychiatric crises, and similar situations involving diseases, are covered in the chapters dealing with specific disorders. Knowing how to summon help should an emergency arise is crucial to successful first aid. Clearly post emergency phone numbers on or near all phones. Each family member should know who to call.
Some squads operate from hospitals or medical centers, others from fire or police stations.
The emergency medical technicians who staff these crews are expertly trained and equipped. If you are in doubt about which hospital to choose, ask your family doctor for a recommendation. The nature of the emergency. The number of people involved. The location of the emergency.