If you, or the person you care for, are experiencing a medical emergency, call 0 0 0 for help immediately. This will connect you to Ambulance Tasmania, which is a 24 hour a day service. Only call an ambulance if there is a medical emergency. Emergency departments are located in the major regional hospitals. They are there to treat people who are experiencing medical emergencies. Do not go to the emergency department if it is not a medical emergency. See your doctor or call Healthdirect on 1 8 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2. Healthdirect can also give you information on after hours services available. Some examples of a medical emergency include:
• injuries from accidents.
• physical assaults or falls.
• heart attack or stroke.
• problems with breathing or bleeding.
• broken bones.
• loss of consciousness, drug overdoses or poisoning.
• allergic reactions.
• pregnancy complications.
• mental illness.
• burns.