Although we do not like to think about it, accidents can happen at any time. At home, at work, on holiday or in the car, it can only take a second for you to suddenly find yourself in a life threatening situation.
While we can by no means prepare for these emergencies, there are certain measures that we can take to minimize the chances of accidents occurring (Tips on these can be viewed by clicking on the links above).
If you are confronted with a medical emergency, the following points are vital to ensure the fastest treatment possible:
Make sure everyone knows what number to call for medical assistance
It is one thing to have your local hospital’s emergency center number on the notice board, but often emergencies happen away from home, which is why it is important to have ER24’s emergency number, 084 124, saved on your mobile phone and for your children to know the number off by heart. When calling, make
sure that you describe the location and nature of incident in as much detail as possible. For a free emergency number sticker for your home phone and vehicle, contact us or visit your nearest ER24 branch.
Make sure your medical-aid details are known by all household members
Many private medical facilities may not accept non-critical patients if they do not have a medical aid. It is crucial that all members of the household, including children, know where to find these details in order to save time in getting the patient to hospital.
