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At ParkwayHealth we understand just how important it is to be able to access premium quality healthcare wherever you are. Our services are geared towards meeting the needs of the international community, by making available some of the most passionate and highly trained medical professionals in the world and providing access to the latest in medical technology.
This leaves you free to enjoy life, safe in the knowledge that should you need medical assistance, ParkwayHealth is here to provide you with a service that you can depend on.
Emergencies in Shanghai
Knowing what constitutes an emergency, where to get help and what to do while you’re waiting for help can save a life. A medical emergency is anything causing physical distress to the patient and might place him or her at risk.
Here are some recommendations from ParkwayHealth.
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First, remember that prevention remains the best cure.
Get routine medical and preventive care from a family doctor. Getting necessary immunizations and treating minor illnesses before they get serious can minimize visits to the emergency department.
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Learn how to recognize emergency warning signs.
Some warning signs of a medical emergency include (but are not limited to) difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure, fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision, confusion or change in mental status, sudden severe pain, bleeding that won’t stop, severe or persistent vomiting, coughing up or vomiting blood, suicidal or homicidal feelings. If you feel that the patient might be at any risk, seek medical help.
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Know where to get help.
In Shanghai, the emergency numbers you must know are:
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120 - Ambulance |
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110 – Police |
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119 – Fire Brigade |
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And your Consulate’s number |
It is a good idea to keep these numbers in a practical place, such as posted to your fridge, beside your home phone and in your mobile phone contacts.
In Shanghai, there is no Poison Control Center. Therefore, we advise that you always carry your country’s Poison Control Center number or the U.S.A. number: 1-800-222-1222. Make sure that when you call, you have on hand the particular details of the poisonous substance so that the experts can provide you with the right instructions. |
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Have enough cash on hand.
When you arrive at an emergency room in China you will be asked to make a deposit before the patient is checked-in. We recommend that you always have on hand an envelope with 10,000 to 20,000 RMB that you can take with you in an emergency situation. |
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Get the patient to the closest Emergency Room.
Ambulances in Shanghai are run by the Shanghai Medical First Aid Center (also called the Shanghai Ambulance Center). Medical transport vehicles are based throughout the city and there is a 24-hour dispatch center. People using the ambulance service must pay the driver in RMB cash upon arrival at the hospital. In general, you can request the ambulance to take you to a specific hospital. To call an ambulance, dial 120 and provide the call center your information. It is best to have someone who speaks Chinese help you.
Often times, taking a cab or getting your driver to take you to an E.R. might be better than calling an ambulance, considering the time it takes an ambulance to arrive at your location and drive you to the Emergency Room.
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Never move anyone who is unconscious or has struck their head or was injured in a car crash.
It’s recommended to keep the victim still until help arrives unless he or she is in danger. In this case, wait for the ambulance to arrive at your location. |
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Learn what to do until help arrives.
First Aid skills are important especially when dealing with children. Knowledge of CPR, what to do when someone is choking and how to manage shock or handle fractures until emergency help arrives is very valuable. At ParkwayHealth, we offer a 3-hour First Aid Class that covers these and other emergency situations you might encounter.
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When treating burns, don’t use ice or butter or petroleum jelly or tooth paste.
Just add cold water to the injured area. If burns blister, are large or deep, get immediate medical help. |
| Suggested Medical Centers |
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After-hour medical attention
- ParkwayHealth Specialty and Inpatient Center
上海新瑞医疗中心
170 Danshui Lu, 2/3 floor
淡水路170号，2/3楼
Tel/电话: 6445 5999
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Medical Emergencies
- Rui Jin Hospital - Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine A
上海交通大学医学院附属瑞金医院
No.197, Rui Jin Er Road（Near Yongjia Road）
上海市瑞金二路197号(永嘉路口)
Tel/电话: 6437 0045
- Huashan Hospital
华山医院
12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road
上海市乌鲁木齐中路12号
Tel/电话：62489999
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Pediatric Emergencies
- Shanghai Children’s Medical Center-Pudong
上海儿童医学中心—浦东
No. 1678 DongFang Rd. Shanghai.
上海市东方路1678号
Tel/电话: 3862-6161
- Children‘s Hospital of Fudan University
复旦大学附属儿科医院
183 Fenglin Rd., near Xietu Rd.
枫林路183号, 近斜土路
Tel/电话: 6416-9809
- Shanghai Children’s Hospital
上海市儿童医院
24 Lane 1400 Beijing Xi Lu
北京西路1400弄24号
Tel/电话: 6247 4880
ext. International Clinic 分机:国际诊所
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