Help Paramedics Help You
In an emergency, time is crucial. The Vial of Life is a simple yet effective way to quickly get vital medical information into the hands of emergency responders, such as firefighters, paramedics, and police.
A Vial of Life kit contains a medical information form and two stickers. You fill out the medical form, which contains information about any medical issues, allergies, medications, and contact information for your doctors; place the form in a baggie and tape it to your refrigerator door, then place one sticker on the baggie and another on your front door.
You might also consider placing other documents in the baggie, for example a copy of your most recent EKG, living will, and a recent picture of yourself.
The forms are free, so it's easy to update your information and/or have multiple copies (e.g., one for the house and one for your car).
You can get free Vial of Life forms and stickers at http://www.vialoflife.com.
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