Help is Only Minutes Away
Our highly qualified First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are ready to render care for that“ just in case” emergency medical situation you may encounter while attending the Back to the 50’ s Weekend. The following information below will educate attendees what to do and what to expect if you or others you are with experience this type of emergency medical situation.
1.) First and foremost STAY CALM! Help is only minutes away.
2.) GET HELP IMMEDIATELY: Do not leave the injured or ill person alone. When possible send someone nearby to contact any staff member on a cart with a radio to dispatch First Responders to your area or call 651-632-2710. They can also look around to see if any First Aid Team members are in the vicinity. When in doubt call 911. If 911 is called, please still try to contact and / or locate the First Aid Team volunteer at 651-632-2710 or an MSRA staff with a radio. The First Aid Team can and will immediately render care while 911 is in route.
3.) STAY IN PLACE........... once medical personnel are summoned, it will be easier for them to find your location. Staying in place will also prevent dispatch from sending multiple volunteer team members to the same medical situation. What will Happen:
4.) A team of approximately 2 or 3 plus volunteer members will respond to assess the situation( sometimes on foot or by cart). Once medical personnel arrive they will begin to ask questions regarding the incident, obtain medical information, administer a first set of vital signs( blood pressure, pulse and respirations) and render first aid if necessary. First Aid Team personnel are instructed to record and complete a medical form for each incident where medical care was rendered per MSRA Board of Directors. At this time the staff will then determine the need and / or recommendation whether or not transportation by ambulance to a medical facility is necessary. If ambulance transportation is not necessary, the patient will be requested to sign the medical form refusing transportation by ambulance.
5.) If transportation is recommended, an ambulance will then be dispatched to the Fairgrounds to transport patient to the nearest appropriate facility.( Nearest hospitals to the fairgrounds listed below)
Children’ s Minnesota-St. Paul( 7 miles) 345 N Smith Ave St. Paul 55102
( 651-220-6000) Regions Hospital( 6 miles) 640 Jackson St. St. Paul 55101( 651-254-3456) United Hospital( 7 miles) 333 Smith Ave N St. Paul 55102( 651-241-8000)
6.) Some situations may not require immediate medical attention but may be recommended that you seek medical attention for your condition as soon as possible. You would then be advised to have a family member or friend drive you to the hospital or urgent care to see a physician. Nearest hospitals are listed above for reference and urgent care clinics below.( Nearest urgent care facilities to the fairgrounds listed below)
Allina Health Urgent Care – Bandana Square( 3miles) Walk-in, No Appointment
Necessary 1021 Bandana Blvd. E Suite # 100 St. Paul 55108( 651-241-9722) Hours: Thursday-Friday 8am-8pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm HealthPartners Urgent Care( 2 miles) Walk-in, No Appointment Necessary 2500 Como Ave St. Paul 55108( 651-641-6200) Hours: Thursday-Friday 8am-8pm Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm
I shall also share my medical knowledge with those who may benefit from what I have learned. I will serve unselfishly and continuously in order to help make a better world for all mankind.
While I continue to keep this oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life, and the practice of the art, respected by all men, in all times. Quoted from the Emergency Medical Technician oath:- Charles B. Gillespie, M. D. Adopted by NAEMT, 1978
First Aid Team Coordinators,
April Warner & Mike Dahlberg
Recognize First Aid for Help
Minnesota Street Rod Association First Aid Team is ready to render care during the 51st Annual Back to the Fifties Weekend!
Our highly qualified volunteer staff members are available on-site at the fairgrounds, during Back to the Fifties, to help in case of an emergency medical situation!
Each volunteer team member can be recognized by the distinctive and highly visible safety green t-shirt with“ First Aid” printed in red, on the front and back of the shirt, while on duty. Members will also be carrying a large red medical backpack when they are walking out and about.
First Aid team members / crews can be located at the first aid station, walking out and about, and on golf carts throughout the fairgrounds from Thursday through Sunday. Our station is located on the East side of the fairgrounds on the corner of Cosgrove and Randall Ave.
Team members that are assigned to carts will be wearing the safety green t-shirts as well. The carts will be marked“ First Aid” and will display a medical flag to be easily identified.
Please be advised that our First Aid staff on carts will be allowed to travel on one way streets ANY way to assist.
So please“ Make Way” and let us through! When called to an emergency situation we will take the shortest route available to get help there quickly!
If you need first aid help, contact ANY staff members with a radio and / or call 651-632-2710. In case of an emergency continue to dial 911 and then call the First Aid Team immediately, 651-632-2710. We will then be able to dispatch First Aid Team members to the emergency for immediate medical attention. When you call for medical help please remain stationary so the First Aid Team can easily locate where you are at!
Remember to be safe and have an enjoyable, unforgettable Back to the Fifties Weekend!
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