Emergency Services Guide
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Brazil
• Emergency Number: 192 (universal), 190 (medical), 191 (police), 193 (fire)
• Ambulance Response: 10-15 minutes urban, 25-40 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Unified public healthcare system (SUS) with nationwide emergency services
• Trauma Centers: Major centers in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília
• Language Support: Portuguese primary, limited English in major cities
Emergency Numbers
Universal
192
Police
190
Fire
193
Medical
192
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~12 min
Rural Areas
~35 min
Response times vary significantly between urban and rural regions, with metropolitan areas having faster emergency services
Hospital System
Unified Health System (SUS) provides comprehensive public healthcare with free emergency services for all residents and visitors
Major Trauma Centers
Level 1 trauma centers located in major metropolitan regions with advanced emergency care capabilities
Specialized Care:
- Burn centers
- Cardiac care
- Stroke units
Language Support
Limited English support in emergency services, recommended to have Portuguese translation available
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