Let's use ambulances properly!

In the year 2024, the number of emergency dispatches in Inagi City was 4,798, with 4,040 people transported. Among them, 10% were serious cases, and 47% were minor cases, making up about half of the total. Ambulances are for those who have a high need to go to the hospital urgently. For those with lower urgency who can visit the hospital on their own (including using taxis or private cars), please use self-transportation.

Emergency Cases in the Past 5 Years

Fiscal Year	Number of Emergency Responses
2020	3,574
2021	3,850
2022	4,578
2023	4,611
2024	4,798 (highest ever)

Average Time Required for Hospital Admission and Number of Difficult Cases in Selecting Transport Destination Medical Institutions

Due to the increase in emergency cases, the average time for receiving patients at medical institutions is extending. Additionally, there is an increase in cases where it is difficult to determine the destination medical institution, and it is taking longer to make a decision.

Average Hospital Admission Time Over the Past 5 Years

Fiscal Year	Average Required Time
2020	44 minutes 33 seconds
2021	47 minutes 51 seconds
2022	53 minutes 17 seconds
2023	50 minutes 04 seconds
2024	47 minutes 37 seconds

Number of Difficult Cases in Selecting Medical Institutions for Transport in the Past 5 Years

Fiscal Year	Number of cases
2020	20 items
2021	76 items
2022	132 items
2023	69 items
2024	28 items

When in doubt

If you are unsure whether to call an ambulance for a sudden injury or illness, or if you should go to the hospital immediately, be sure to consult the emergency consultation center where you can receive advice for appropriate use.

Emergency Consultation Center

If calling from a mobile phone or push line, dial ♯7119
If calling from another phone, dial 042-521-2323

Child Medical Telephone Consultation

If calling from a mobile phone or push line, dial #8000
If calling from another phone, dial 03-5285-8898