Medical Emergency

 

Important Contacts

Key Contacts

UC Police Department (UCPD) & UCLA Fire:          9-1-1

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S):                  (310) 825-9797

Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM): (310) 825-2200

DGSOM Security:                                                        (310) 267-7100 

Facilities Management (FM):                                      (310) 825-9236

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

Prepare 

Respond 

  • 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.

 

  • 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.

 

  • 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).

 

 

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