Emergency numbers & hospitals
Country-specific emergency numbers plus a practical checklist for trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergencies.
Save local numbers before you need them, and identify credible hospitals near where you live or travel.
Emergency numbers and hospital options (country-specific)
In a major trauma or medical emergency, outcomes often depend on time-to-treatment, the right destination (capable hospital), and accurate history. This page gives a practical, country-specific starting point and a checklist to help you choose hospitals for trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergencies.
Numbers and hospital capability can vary by region and can change. Always verify locally and follow dispatcher instructions. For travelers, consider saving local numbers in your phone before you need them.
Anonamed already maintains a worldwide country list with click-to-call numbers. Use it directly here: anonamed.com/emergency_numbers.
Select a country
Data source: this site’s starter dataset (editable). Add more countries in assets/data/emergency.json.
For trauma / major medical event
- Call EMS first when time-critical (major trauma, chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding).
- If self-transporting, choose a hospital with 24/7 ED, CT imaging, ICU, and relevant specialty support.
- For heart attack: look for 24/7 cath lab (PCI).
- For stroke: ask about a stroke pathway (CT, thrombolysis; thrombectomy availability varies).
- For major trauma: ask about trauma surgery, blood bank, and neurosurgery availability where relevant.
If you cannot communicate, faster access to your medical profile can reduce errors—see Anonamed.
How to find “capable” hospitals quickly (any country)
Search terms that work
- “Trauma center” / “Level I trauma” (where the system exists)
- “Emergency department 24 hours”
- “Cath lab” or “PCI 24/7”
- “Stroke center” or “thrombectomy”
- “ICU” / “neurosurgery”
Capability checklist
- 24/7 ED, CT, blood bank
- ICU staffing overnight
- Operating theatre availability
- Specialists on-call (trauma, neurosurgery, cardiology)
- Clear transfer pathways if they cannot provide definitive care
Travel checklist (printable)
- Local emergency numbers saved in phone
- Nearest 2–3 credible hospitals pinned on map
- Insurance details and exclusions checked
- Key medical history accessible (e.g., Anonamed profile, allergies, meds)
- Emergency contact list (family, clinician) ready