Emergency Hot List - Prepare for an Emergency

Editors · #1 (**permalink**) 11-27-2003, 04:57 PM

Carry your Advance Medical Directive/Release or a copy of it with you at all times.
Be sure to wear your medical alert jewelry.
Prepare your Durable Power of Attorney or health care proxy in advance.
Identify selected health care agent(s) and discuss your desires and preferences.
Keep a listing of medications and illnesses of family members.
Place all pertinent information and legal forms in a readily accessible area.
Give a copy of this information to your health care agent(s) and others who will represent you, such as your lawyer.
Make your wishes known to your family physician and other clinical personnel who provide care.
If you go on vacation, be sure to let your health care agent(s), relatives, and other close friends know your itinerary.
If you have specific religious concerns, please be sure to select representatives in this area, and inform them of your wishes.
Educate yourself regarding alternative treatments and legal rights.

#2 (**permalink**) 12-27-2004, 02:17 AM

Do you have any contacts for vendors that sell medical alert jewelry in Phoenix, AZ. or surrounding cities?

kazoomyn · #3 (**permalink**) 05-22-2005, 12:00 AM

Is there anything aside from the 'paperwork' side of preparing for an emergency that you can do? eg take certain vitamins, etc so that if an emergency does occur you've given your body the best 'preparation' you could? Just wondering as in the scenario of having an operation you've got pre-warning and can do things to get your body in the best position possible for non-blood surgery, but what about just in general day-to-day living in case of 'unforseen circumstance?

AussieT · #4 (**permalink**) 05-24-2006, 04:44 AM

Eat food rich in iron (meat, fish, greens, beans, dried-fruit, etc) along with foods that contain vitamin C. Vitamin C hels with the absorption of Iron. These also contain vitamin B12 and folic acid, which help with red blood cell production. Eating these foods should help keep your hmoglobin level at maximum in case of 'unforeseen occurrences'.

Does anyone have any additional suggestions? This is a good question.

jimclh · #5 (**permalink**) 05-24-2006, 10:19 PM

If you are not diabetic take a spoonfull of Blackstrap Molassis once in the morning and once in the evening and in weeks your hemoglobin will sky rocket. It has a very large dose of natural iron. Not just molassis but Blackstrap!

#6 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 01:59 PM

Keep a pint of chlorophyll in your refrigerator and let your PoA know it is there. Do a search of this web site for the word CHLOROPHYLL and read what is said.

DouglasPhillips · #7 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by phillsaska

Keep a pint of chlorophyll in your refrigerator and let your PoA know it is there. Do a search of this web site for the word CHLOROPHYLL and read what is said.

Just a note of caution on this and other things -- many of these products are sold in much larger quantities than the dosing that may be helpful. Going over the information (and recommended / successful dosing amounts) with your PoA will do much good, and is preferrable to them going in blind, both from the standpoint of your health, and the acceptance of the doctors in an emergency situation.

FastFreddie · #8 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AussieT

Eat food rich in iron (meat, fish, greens, beans, dried-fruit, etc) along with foods that contain vitamin C. Vitamin C hels with the absorption of Iron. These also contain vitamin B12 and folic acid, which help with red blood cell production. Eating these foods should help keep your hmoglobin level at maximum in case of 'unforeseen occurrences'.

Does anyone have any additional suggestions? This is a good question.

ORGAN MEATS AND CHECK WITH A HEALTH CAREGIVER AS WELL

JLabastida · #9 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 01:38 AM

Good reminders.

I like this one:
Be sure to wear your medical alert jewelry.

FastFreddie · #10 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JLabastida

Good reminders.

I like this one:
Be sure to wear your medical alert jewelry.

The UK DAILY MIRROR 2-17-08 had said that in a MVA or mass crisis they may not have the time to look for a DPA so the medical alerts will be noticed first

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