Published by admin August 11th, 2008
in Emergencies.
· Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
· Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure lasting two minutes or more
· Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
· Changes in vision
· Difficulty speaking
· Confusion or changes in mental status, unusual behavior, difficulty waking
· Any sudden or severe pain
· Uncontrolled bleeding
· Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
· Coughing or vomiting blood
· Suicidal or homicidal feelings
· Unusual abdominal pain
Because of the high frequency of heart attacks and strokes we pay the following symptoms special attention. Continue reading ‘Warning Signs and Symptoms that may be very serious’
If you are like most people your health information is scattered across many states with a variety of providers and in various facilities. Keeping your own complete, updated and easily accessible health record means you can play a more proactive role in your healthcare. Not only will this play an important role in improving your health but it could save your life. Continue reading ‘How will I benefit from using CrisisID’s medical section?’
Published by admin January 7th, 2008
in Emergencies.
Life saving information can be delivered directly to the scene saving valuable time. Referred to as the “Golden Hour”, survival from a major injury is greatly enhanced with Crisis ID communication capabilities that enable emergency room staff and paramedics to be connected via the internet.
Through the use of an emergency password that you carry in your wallet they can access an emergency medical history that you have designed for emergency use. Even when you are unable to speak your records can speak for you. They access recent lab test results, allergies, medications and previous treatments. Treatment is accelerated, emergency contacts notified and primary care providers consulted. In addition to the internet option you can also download your information to a USB drive, a handy option, as today almost all police cars, ambulances and other emergency vehicles have computers with internet or USB ports available.
Published by admin December 13th, 2007
in Emergencies.
Jan Davis, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have prompted new emphasis on emergency planning by communities, businesses and organizations. It has even generated the establishment of a new cabinet-level department focusing on the protection of Americans against terrorist attacks.According to Rear Adm. Philip VanLandingham, director of Navy Medicine’s Office of Homeland Security, as good as federal, state, and local governments and organizations are at planning for emergencies and keeping people safe, they can’t do it alone.
Continue reading ‘Keys to Emergency Preparedness, March 11, 2003′
