MEDICAL EMERGENCY

If a serious injury or illness occurs on campus, immediately dial 911. Give your name; describe the nature and severity of the medical problem and the campus location of the victim.
NOTE: The Fire Department has a direct line to the paramedics and ambulance and can render first aid and CPR themselves.

In case of serious injury or illness, Red Cross trained* personnel should quickly perform the following steps:

1. Keep victim still and comfortable. DO NOT MOVE VICTIM.
2. Ask victim, "Are you okay?" and "What is wrong?"
3. Check breathing, and if necessary, give artificial respiration utilizing a mouth shield barrier.
4. Control serious bleeding by direct pressure while wearing gloves.
5. Continue to assist the victim until help arrives.
6. Look for emergency medical I.D., question witnesses, and give all information to the paramedics.
7. Every office is encouraged to have a person trained in first aid and CPR. Training is available through the local American Red Cross.
8. In case or minor injury or illness, utilize First Aid Kits found in your area.

Only Red Cross trained (first aid, CPR) personnel should provide first aid treatment.

The Student Life Office should always be notified when serious illness, injury or death involves a LaGrange College student. The Student Life Office will notify other administrators, the student's family, and others as the situation warrants.