Kara29
11-17-2006, 04:05 PM
The following information is all personal to my own health and care! It's just used as an example of what kinds of things I put down that were important to my health.
I finallly ordered my Medical Alert Bracelet. It should arrive here in a few weeks. It was quite expensive but hopefully it will be worth it someday. It's a sterling silver, classic style, heavey cable chain, with a Hex Blue Alert Charm attached to the end, it has a claw clasp.
It has my phone number, KARA L. REESE, CONTINENT URINARY DIVERSION, CATHETERIZE ABDOMINAL STOMA, EVERY 4-6 HOURS WITH A 14 FRENCH CATHETER 16 IN. LONG (SEE PATIENT INSTUCTIONS)
It was a bit diffcult because I could not fit much on there and it had to be limited but none the less, it has the most pertinent information that anyone would need.
I've also put together some personalized Emergency Medical Information. Allergies are a big thing of mine so I have to have this first on my Emergency Contact Form.
I put down what I was highly allergic to: I am highly allergic to:
Morphine
Demerol
Methadone
Compazine
Anzemet
Reglan
Bactrim
D5LR
I added that I have problems with anethesia and am resistant to Versed
Please only use Zofran for Nausea and Vomitting.
I added all of my PRN as needed medications
I put down what medications I am currently taking and the dosages. Lyrica, Keppra, Clonazapam, and Inderol. I also put down that these were subject to change.
I added that I have Celiac Disease (explained it) and that my diet is:
Potatoes of all types
Alll Meats
Rice
Rice Crackers
Salad
Vegetables
Fruit Punch
Lemonade
Milk
Rice Crispy Treats
Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper
Everything was done separetely and I had it all laminated. I had 3 copies made. One for the house, car, and my purse.
Keep in mind this is specialized personal care regime and only made up for myself.
EMERGECY CARE OF URINARY DIVERSION and CONTINUED CARE OF URINARY DIVERSION WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL
"I have a Continent Urinary Diversion which is how I empty my urine. My stoma is located right next to my belly button to the right, this is where you slowly insert the catheter to remove the urine (you may need some lubrication to insert the catheter) if no urine comes out you may have to slide it in and out a bit. There is a little resistance point in there where if feels like the catheter may not go in at all, gently push past that point and urine should flow. If no urine still does not come out, you may have to put some saline in there with a Toomey Syringe, try 20-30 cc’s of saline and then gently pull on the syringe, you may see some mucous or urine in there. Take out the syringe to see if any urine comes out. If not, please try again, repeat with 10 to 20cc’s of saline with the Toomey Syringe, DO NOT PULL TOO HARD ON THE SYRINGE! Please Catheterize every four to six hours to eliminate urine with a size 14 French Catheter, 16 inches long. If you have just found me, please catheterize me immediately as you won’t know when the last time I went was. You can damage the tract/opening by introducing a catheter that is too large! "
If you have complications with any of this please call the following Urologists:
Dr. address and phone number (explain that it is an emergency and you need to speak to him immediately)
You can also call: Dr. address and phone number
Or Dr. address and phone number
NO MRI I have a MEDICALLY IMPLANTED DEVICE by Medtronic the ID # is in my wallet.
I put down my Major CONTACT people and Emergency Numbers.
I will have an emergency Ostomy Kit in a small duffel bag in my car. I also have some emergency supplies packed where ever I go when I go away.
The RED emergency folder will sit on my passenger seat. The front says in Black, Emergency Care Information for Kara Reese.
Kara:angel:
I finallly ordered my Medical Alert Bracelet. It should arrive here in a few weeks. It was quite expensive but hopefully it will be worth it someday. It's a sterling silver, classic style, heavey cable chain, with a Hex Blue Alert Charm attached to the end, it has a claw clasp.
It has my phone number, KARA L. REESE, CONTINENT URINARY DIVERSION, CATHETERIZE ABDOMINAL STOMA, EVERY 4-6 HOURS WITH A 14 FRENCH CATHETER 16 IN. LONG (SEE PATIENT INSTUCTIONS)
It was a bit diffcult because I could not fit much on there and it had to be limited but none the less, it has the most pertinent information that anyone would need.
I've also put together some personalized Emergency Medical Information. Allergies are a big thing of mine so I have to have this first on my Emergency Contact Form.
I put down what I was highly allergic to: I am highly allergic to:
Morphine
Demerol
Methadone
Compazine
Anzemet
Reglan
Bactrim
D5LR
I added that I have problems with anethesia and am resistant to Versed
Please only use Zofran for Nausea and Vomitting.
I added all of my PRN as needed medications
I put down what medications I am currently taking and the dosages. Lyrica, Keppra, Clonazapam, and Inderol. I also put down that these were subject to change.
I added that I have Celiac Disease (explained it) and that my diet is:
Potatoes of all types
Alll Meats
Rice
Rice Crackers
Salad
Vegetables
Fruit Punch
Lemonade
Milk
Rice Crispy Treats
Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper
Everything was done separetely and I had it all laminated. I had 3 copies made. One for the house, car, and my purse.
Keep in mind this is specialized personal care regime and only made up for myself.
EMERGECY CARE OF URINARY DIVERSION and CONTINUED CARE OF URINARY DIVERSION WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL
"I have a Continent Urinary Diversion which is how I empty my urine. My stoma is located right next to my belly button to the right, this is where you slowly insert the catheter to remove the urine (you may need some lubrication to insert the catheter) if no urine comes out you may have to slide it in and out a bit. There is a little resistance point in there where if feels like the catheter may not go in at all, gently push past that point and urine should flow. If no urine still does not come out, you may have to put some saline in there with a Toomey Syringe, try 20-30 cc’s of saline and then gently pull on the syringe, you may see some mucous or urine in there. Take out the syringe to see if any urine comes out. If not, please try again, repeat with 10 to 20cc’s of saline with the Toomey Syringe, DO NOT PULL TOO HARD ON THE SYRINGE! Please Catheterize every four to six hours to eliminate urine with a size 14 French Catheter, 16 inches long. If you have just found me, please catheterize me immediately as you won’t know when the last time I went was. You can damage the tract/opening by introducing a catheter that is too large! "
If you have complications with any of this please call the following Urologists:
Dr. address and phone number (explain that it is an emergency and you need to speak to him immediately)
You can also call: Dr. address and phone number
Or Dr. address and phone number
NO MRI I have a MEDICALLY IMPLANTED DEVICE by Medtronic the ID # is in my wallet.
I put down my Major CONTACT people and Emergency Numbers.
I will have an emergency Ostomy Kit in a small duffel bag in my car. I also have some emergency supplies packed where ever I go when I go away.
The RED emergency folder will sit on my passenger seat. The front says in Black, Emergency Care Information for Kara Reese.
Kara:angel: