Any student with a life-threatening situation should be taken directly to the Emergency Department at Sentara Leigh Hospital as quickly as possible after calling Health Services at ext. 3343 or Security at ext. 3349.
Use the following guidelines to define a medical emergency:
- Major injury, such as obvious broken bones or large wounds
- Unconsciousness
- Active Bleeding
- Shortness of breath associated with chest pain
- Sudden and severe onset of pain
Procedure:
- Stay calm.
- Call Health Services at ext. 3343 or Security at ext. 8888. Define the emergency. Give your name, location, and directions.
- Contact your Resident Assistant, who will give assistance.
- Stay with the injured student until Rescue Squad arrives.
- During hours, the Health Services staff is available to offer advice and/or evaluation.
REMEMBER: In a life-threatening situation, time is of the essence!