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Experts said- In case of heart attack or stroke, a delay of 5 minutes can cause major damage

Health risks can trouble anyone anytime, anywhere. In such a situation, every second is precious. Even if health experts reach the patient, they cannot provide treatment without knowing the basic information about their health.

Los Angeles paramedic (health staff) Elizabeth DiRocco says that the patient will not be able to give any information. In such a situation, we have to search things like cupboard, fridge to get information about his medicines or health. In this critical time, some tips can save lives and make the work of doctors easier, know about them…

Keep medical data in digital format, it will help even when you are out

Step-1: Write down your details
Anthony Almojera, paramedic and lieutenant of the New York Fire Department, says, on a thick paper or sheet, clearly write your name, date of birth, medical history, emergency contact number along with the medicines you are taking. Mention their dosage and any allergies if you have them. Almojera says, the more health-related information, the better. For example, if there is a need for blood transfusion, knowing the blood group will help. Save this sheet in a waterproof pouch and keep it in the wallet. It will be even better if you can get it laminated. Keep a large copy of the sheet at home as well.

Step-2: Make the sheet easily available
Elizabeth DiRocco suggests keeping the sheet in a place where you don’t have to search for it. You can stick it on the fridge or door.
So that information is available immediately during an emergency. This can save the time of paramedics. Almojera says that family members sometimes give them a box of medicines or a bundle of prescriptions, which increases the challenge. Every second counts. If oxygen is not able to reach the brain during a heart attack or stroke, it can suffer huge damage in just five minutes.

Step-3: Save the info in mobile also
Indiana paramedic Christopher Mohlenkamp says, ‘Keep your important medical data in your mobile phone as well. It should be easy to access. Mobile data is useful if you need to consult an expert in a critical situation. It can take time to take photos of manual data and share it. Apart from this, if you are out of the house or traveling, it is easy to get information from the mobile. You can also keep health data safe in the app.