Maintaining Up To Date Emergency Medical Records
Do you know what information you need in a medical emergency?
Does your medic ID, alert bracelet or tag have enough information to save your life?
Being prepared can make a life saving difference in an emergency situation.
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Who needs to keep their information available and updated?
Actually, all of us should but very few do. However for those at risk, such as seniors, people with chronic illness, serious allergies or medication complications, special needs children and anyone traveling away from home it is something that should not be overlooked. Children should also have the proper medical information on them at all times if they have a medical condition or serious allergy.
"In a medical emergency, you might be unconscious or unable to speak for yourself," said Alfred Sacchetti, MD, of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). "That's why it's so important to make sure that medical personnel have access to your medical history, as well as relevant contact information. For example, knowing what medications you are taking could prevent severe drug interactions, and knowing what allergies you have could prevent serious reactions."
Millions of Americans have medical conditions which should be i
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