Medical Information in Case of an Emergency!

 

There was another post where someone mentioned that they carried all their medical information with them in their car!

That's a great idea!!

 

I, myself was asked several years ago by an emergency room tech. and an EMT to please make a copy of all the following things to make it easier for them to be able to do their jobs and help save my life.

 

Your Name

Address

Phone Number

Cell Number

Next of Kin and their Number

All Doctor's names and phone numbers

Medical Allergies

List all Surgeries

List all Diagnoses

Medications that you are currently taking, including PRN or as needed med.'s such as "Tylenol", or an inhalor that you use only occasionally.

 

I carry this with me in my purse at all times and I keep the info on my computer (saved), so I can change/or alter things as they occur.

 

I hope this helps someone else out!!

 

Teri

 

Me Too Miss Teri--I learned after being in the ER a few times it is much easier to already have the list of surgeries and procedures along with the list of medications you take (if you are like me there are many many) I usually would forget one or two because there are so many and with them written down the are all there! I keep it on the computer and update when necessary and then print a new one when necessary!

Thanks Teri!

Thanks good information for everyone.

 Lil

Bringing this back up...it's a very handy way to have everything written down in one spot!

I keep a copy in my purse, on my frig and of course, my Dr.'s each have a copy! :)

Do any of you wear medic alert bracelets?  I have my husband keep all of his medical info in his wallet, but I worry that if something happens and he's not coherent, he won't be able to direct medical personnel to look for it.  I just ordered a bracelet for him.

Kristin

Well, true to my word, I ordered my medical alert bracelet and it came in today's mail!!  It is gorgeous - it's feminine with a pretty chain, and I got the little charm with it so it would stand out more - (if necessary). :)

 

Bunches of Hugs, Teri