Medical Emergency | UCLA Med School

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If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

Prepare

Preparation steps

IN ALL LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES, CALL 9-1-1
UCLA EH&S Hotline for hazardous chemical and biological spills and injuries at (310) 825-9797
When requesting immediate medical assistance, be prepared to give the following information:
- Location (building and room number)
- Closest entrance for responder
- Nature and extent of the emergency
- Your name and number from which you are calling.

Obtaining Medical Attention

Severe emergencies
- Call 9-1-1 or visit the Ronald Reagan Medical Center emergency room
Medical treatment (non-emergency):
- Employees/students: see the Ashe Center website for location and hours
- Employees: see Occupational Health website for location and hours
- For research animal-related injuries, visit Occupational Health.

Assisting in Medical Emergency or Personal Injury

Do not move the injured person unless there is a serious threat in the current location
If the individual cannot be moved, stay with the injured person until medical assistance arrives, if it is safe to do so
If trained and necessary, initiate life-saving measures.

Injury or Exposure

Remove contaminated outerwear/accessories
Flush exposed areas with water using a safety shower, eyewash or faucet for at least 20 minutes (use soap on skin for biological/blood exposure)
Hold eyes open to ensure effective rinsing behind eyelids
Seek medical attention (Call 9-1-1 if applicable).

Needle stick or cut with contaminated sharp item

Review Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Response Sheet
Immediately wash the area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
Obtain medical attention
Report the incident to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) hotline within eight hours: (310) 825-9797
Follow the instructions by the voice operator and choose from menu:
- Option 1: Report a spill
- Option 2: Report serious employee injury
- Option 3: Report biohazard exposure or injury.

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