Paramedics, 1 Tip May Save Your Life. Each second counts. LIST Med Hst, Meds, Blood Type, Contacts

[Warpy]

4. Even with a blood pressure of 70/30, I sat on my front porch

waiting for the ambulance to turn up. I wrote out a history, meds, allergies out by the porch light. I finished it just as the cookie cart pulled up.

If you're going to need to be rushed to a hospital or you are getting a family member thee, take the time to write this stuff down. In fact, keep a copy of it somewhere and update it every 6 months or as needed. It really does save time and sometimes time can be themost important thing.

I'm still amazed that I managed it while I was going into shock. Old nurses never die, they sit and chart until a funeral home carts them away.