Medical Emergency
Due to the variety of medical emergencies that can occur, specialty response outside of the capabilities of the Department of Public Safety may be required. When the Department of Public Safety becomes aware of an emergency requiring medical attention, the appropriate agency or department will be dispatched to the location.
All Medical Emergencies
- Report all medical emergencies to the Department of Public Safety at (208) 282-2515.
- Only provide first aid to the level at which you are trained to do so, after obtaining consent from the person.
Examples include: altered mental status, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, chest pain or discomfort, inability to move, potential head, neck, or spinal injuries, large broken bones, uncontrollable bleeding, stroke, etc.
- Call 911 immediately.
- Do not move the victim.
- Send someone else to meet first responders and remain with the patient until Emergency Medical Services arrive.
- Provide First Aid to the level at which you are trained to do so, after obtaining consent from the person.
- Provide First Aid to the level to which you are trained to do so, after obtaining consent from the person.
- Notify the Department of Public Safety, appropriate department head, or medical professional.
- Determination for appropriate course of action (i.e. treatment on site, transport to a medical facility, etc.) should be made by the individual receiving care.
Note: Occasionally accidents will occur where individuals, including the accident victim, will assume no injury has occurred and that medical attention is not required. However, symptoms may become evident later, and an accident report (as applicable) should be filled out as soon as possible.
Naloxone (Narcan) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription painkillers and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present. Narcan kits are carried by all Public Safety Officers and stored in locations that have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Quick Start Guide for Opioid Overdose Response Instructions.
If you suspect poisoning and the person has NOT stopped breathing, collapsed, or had seizure, contact the Regional Poison Control Center.
- Do not wait for the victim to look or feel sick.
- Do not treat the person yourself (especially, DO NOT treat with ipecac syrup, milk, or try and make the person throw up)
- Contact the Regional Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222
ISU Public Safety Officers travel with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to all medical incidents.
Some buildings have special emergency boxes for an AED. These boxes are equipped with an audible alarm and will activate if the door is opened. A special key is required to silence the alarm.
- The AED will provide a step-by-step guide using voice prompts, making it so individuals can use it without prior instruction or special training.
- A demonstration video is available, or hands-on training can be requested by contacting Public Safety at pubsafe@isu.edu.
- Notify Public Safety immediately in the event of a medical emergency requiring the use of the AED.
To locate the nearest AED:
PUBLIC SAFETY pubsafe@isu.edu (208) 282-2515 625 E Humbolt St Pocatello, ID, 83209
