A medical emergency can range from chest pains that come on suddenly to falling down the stairs and breaking your leg. When there are others in your home, you can easily shout out for help and get a ride to the doctor, but when you’re home alone, you probably won’t know what to do. As long as you keep a calm head, you can get through your medical emergency.
Take a Deep Breath
Before you freak out and start screaming, take a deep breath and try to calm your nerves. The more panicked you feel about the situation, the more likely it is that you’ll do more serious damage to yourself. Even if you experience intense pain, close your eyes and slowly count to 10. You cannot take care of yourself until you take care of your nerves.
Take Stock of Your Surroundings
Once you have your emotions under control, take stock of your surroundings. You need to move to a comfortable position and away from any potential dangers. Though your arm or leg might hurt because of a bad sprain or fracture, you can carefully and slowly pull yourself into a seated position or a reclining position that feels more comfortable. Look for anything nearby that can help, including a land line telephone or a cell phone.
Call for Help
Calling for help isn’t as easy as you might think. If you left your cell phone charging in another room and don’t have a land line, you might feel like you don’t have any options. If you live in an apartment, a townhouse or have neighbors living close by, don’t be afraid to scream. The embarrassment you feel is better than the pain you experience. You can also try slowly moving your way across the floor to the front door to alert people on the street of your problem.
Opt for Monitoring Services
Many alarm companies like Arpel Security Systems now offer monitoring services that go beyond a simple alarm system. With one touch of a button, you can get in touch with a representative of that company who can send an ambulance to your home, contact the fire department or reach the local police department. Some companies even give you a small remote that you can carry with you. When an emergency occurs, press the button on the remote to get help fast.
There is nothing scarier than being home alone when an emergency strikes. No matter how serious your problem is, you can still get the help you deserve when you remain calm and in charge of the situation.
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