Use these insider tips to avoid common mistakes that can delay emergency care.
If you find yourself or a loved one in a medical emergency, your instincts and adrenaline take over quickly. But there are some mistakes people make frequently in these situations that can actually delay care, according to Dr. John Torres, NBC News senior medical contributor.
In fact, there are five things Torres would never do in a medical emergency, he told Hoda Kotb in a Jan. 18 TODAY show segment. And he recommends you avoid making these mistakes, too — especially when someone needs emergency medical attention.The first tip is more about avoiding a common cause of medical emergencies in the first place:"Keep your hands out of your pocket if you're going downstairs or on icy, slippery surfaces," Torres said.
"But the ambulance brings the treatment to you," Torres explained."They bring treatment and equipment, which is crucial to get there as quickly as possible." The other issue? If you're driving with someone who needs medical attention, you're probably going to be too distracted to concentrate on the road, Torres said.Someone who's in pain and dealing with an emergency situation may not be able to effectively"They're not going to be thinking straight, especially if they're hurting," he explained."So have somebody there who can ask questions."Don't forget your cell phone charger.
"I can't tell you how many times people come in and their cell phones die because you're going to be there for six, 10, 12 hours," Torres said.
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