Ambulance

I understand that you may be in need of an ambulance. Here are some resources that can help you:

Emergency Ambulance Services:

  • Dial 108 for the Emergency Medical Response Ambulance Service. This is a free service that is available 24/7.
  • Dial 102 for the ambulance service for pregnant women and infants. This is also a free service that is available 24/7.

Here are some additional tips:

  • If you are calling for an ambulance, be sure to give the dispatcher as much information as possible, including your location, the nature of the emergency, and the number of people who need help.
  • If you are able to, stay calm and follow the dispatcher's instructions.
  • If you are not in an emergency, but you need to transport a patient to the hospital, you can call a non-emergency medical transport service.

Coming to Charak Hospital in an emergency

The emergency department at Charak Hospital, Hardoi Road, Dubagga, Lucknow is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 0522-666-4444 for help or to let the hospital know you are on the way.

When to call an ambulance

  • Chest pain, especially with sweating, breathlessness or pain spreading to the arm or jaw
  • Sudden weakness of the face, arm or leg, slurred speech or confusion, which may be a stroke
  • Severe difficulty in breathing
  • Unconsciousness, a seizure or a serious fall
  • Major injury, heavy bleeding or burns
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Pregnancy emergencies such as heavy bleeding or fits

While you wait for the ambulance

  • Keep the patient still and comfortable; do not give food or drink if they are drowsy or may need surgery
  • If the patient is unconscious but breathing, turn them on their side
  • If the patient is not breathing, start chest compressions if you are trained
  • Press firmly on any bleeding wound with a clean cloth
  • Keep the patient's medicines, reports and ID ready
  • Unlock the door and keep the phone line free

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