emergency medical system (EMS)

Introduction

Emergency Medical System (EMS).

If victim unresponsive, phone 911 (active the EMS).

For victims 1-8 years of age, phone 911 after 1 minute of CPR.

For victim > 8 years of age, phone 911 immediately

Additional terms

• emergency management
• emergency medical service (EMS)
• emergency medicine
• medical emergency