It is clearly appreciated....

There is often talk on here of having a protocol sheet with all medication typed out, previous hospital admissions, history etc.

I have been following this paramedic's blog for sometime, and he just happened to post this yesterday:

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There - from the horse's mouth! It is clearly appreciated!

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I read this blog regularly too, and I noticed this one - in fact, I had to do a double take to make myself realise that it was not me he was blogging about! I really like the blog and I suggest everyone checks it out.

I also read the comments and noticed one familiar name - hello there Ms Moss!

Brittle asthma is a small world

Em

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I know people who have the misfortune to look after me are relieved and grateful both for the written protocol from the RBH (which as I need buckets of amino to get me to sensible levels is needed cos I break all the normal dosing patterns) but also for my own list of meds with NoK date of last admission etc on it. It makes life so much easier for paramedics and Dr's when you get to hospital. Even if you don't have an ""offical"" one from your hospital do one yourself and print it off.

I think Em you did one that has all the info on a credit card sized thing. Great idea, the vital information can be put on a credit card sized thing as they only need your full name, DoB (useful for if you end in places you have been before so they can cross check records), list of your meds and any allergies and emergency contact.

Mine are both in an envelope in my bag with ""Please call 999 tell them I am having a brittle asthma attack and then hand to paramedics"" if I - heaven forbid - were to go off big time in the street and be unable to talk the sentence on the envelope also tells passers what to do.

Bex

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I did have one that fitted everything onto a credit card sized thing - which I then laminated - but since my little episode earlier this year not all the vital info will fit onto a credit card! Going for more of an A5 model which folds and goes in a plastic wallet in my purse.

I also have a credit card sized laminated card which is bright red and has in big letters - 'I have brittle asthma and am prone to rapid deterioration and respiratory arrest. Please dial 999 and ask for a paramedic ambulance'. Quite effective at getting members of the public to do the right thing when you can't talk.

And then there's the good old medic alert bracelet and card.

Sort of a belt and braces approach really.

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Yup, that was little Miss Moss!

Have you read his book too? I read most days when he posts too!

I think I might make a cover sheet in big letters as well - sounds a good idea.

I used to have a diddy laminated one but it was too cramped & docs missed info and my protocol changes on & off so I can just update it myself.

I was trying to think who lives or was around central london rail ways....?

Kate

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Hiya

I have a really good medical record to carry round. It was free on the doctorbabel website and it can be freely translated into other languages if you are lucky enough to go abroad, Worth having a look at as it was invented by two A&E consusltants.

Kathyx

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I often pop on to read that blog - Tom really is good at writing and personally he has made me feel better about calling ambulances as it helped me realise it was genuine and they wouldn't mind when you consider all the alls they get that are probably not really needed!

His book is fab too - i've heard another one is soon to be released!!

Lauren x