After you have called 911, there are some things that you can do before help arrives:

• If you determine that the patient has no pulse and is not breathing, begin CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) but only if you have been trained in this life-saving technique. (All dispatchers at the Cicero Dispatch Center can provide CPR instructions over the phone until the Paramedics arrive).
  
  
• Try to stay calm. This will reassure the patient that help is on the way.
  
  
• If possible, gather all the medication the patient may be taking. This will help the emergency service providers to better determine the medical history of the patient.
  
  
• If possible, move all the furniture or obstacles out of the way so that the Paramedics have easy access to the patient. Secure pets in another area of the house.
  
  
• If possible, assist the arriving Paramedics by turning on the outside lights and having someone standing at the curb to direct them. This is especially important in multi-unit buildings or remote locations.

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