Calling for help quiz

Calling the emergency ambulance is free of charge for non-emergency situation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Patients arriving in SCDF emergency ambulances will not be charged if the case is an emergency. If called for a non-emergency case, SCDF charges $274.

When calling for an ambulance, what information should we provide the dispatchers with?

• Location of Incident

• Details of Incident

• Your contact number

• All of the above

Patients can request for which hospital they choose to receive treatment for emergency ambulances.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

SCDF emergency ambulances convey patients to the closest designated restructured hospitals, to receive immediate medical attention.

Which of these actions are correct when using an AED?

• Wiping casualty's chest dry before applying AED pads

• Placing both AED pads anywhere you want

• Pressing the shock button without checking if anyone is touching the casualty

• All of the above

Patients arriving in SCDF emergency ambulances receive priority treatment at the A&E department.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

They may not be attended to first. All patients arriving at A&E departments will be assessed by medical professionals at the hospital at the point of registration. Those assessed to be the most critical will be attended to first.