What is the importance of calling emergency medical services (EMS) during a BLS situation?

Calling emergency medical services (EMS) during a BLS situation is critical for obtaining additional help and resources. In an emergency, especially when dealing with life-threatening conditions, immediate and effective intervention is crucial. The role of the EMS is to provide advanced medical care beyond basic life support, which includes transporting the patient to a hospital, administering advanced life support, and supplying additional personnel and equipment that can aid in managing the patient’s condition.

While informing EMS about the patient's history, providing pain relief, or taking charge of the situation can be important aspects of emergency management, these actions typically follow the initial call to EMS. The primary purpose of calling EMS is to ensure that specialized help is dispatched to the scene as quickly as possible, which can significantly improve the patient's chances of survival and recovery.