{"id":882,"date":"2024-01-05T12:39:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T12:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/?p=882"},"modified":"2024-02-16T07:34:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T07:34:01","slug":"top-10-er-tips-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cityambulance.net\/tz\/top-10-er-tips-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 ER Tips for Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Your local emergency department is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year and no one is more qualified to care for children in a medical emergency than emergency physicians. If an emergency happens in your family, the first few minutes are crucial. Here\u2019s how to prepare for the unexpected.<\/p>

  1. Teach your children how to dial 911.<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure they know your address and how to unlock the front door to let in emergency responders (if you are unable to do so).<\/li><\/ol>
    1. Organize your family\u2019s medical information.<\/strong>\u00a0Complete medical history forms on each family member. Take the forms you need when you go to the emergency department.<\/li><\/ol>
      1. Complete and sign consent-to-treat forms for each child.<\/strong>\u00a0This allows caregivers to authorize treatment in an emergency when you are away from your child. Provide copies to key caregivers (babysitters, relatives, school nurses).<\/li><\/ol>
        1. Learn the basics of first aid and take a CPR course.<\/strong>\u00a0Keep a well-stocked first aid kit in your home and car.<\/li><\/ol>
          1. Learn the warning signs of medical emergencies.<\/strong>\u00a0Knowing how to recognize emergencies may avoid dangerous delays in medical care later. Children may display different signs and symptoms from adults when they become sick or injured.<\/li><\/ol>
            1. Discuss the emergency care resources in your community with your family physician, including where and when to go.<\/strong>\u00a0Keep the names and phone numbers of all family physicians in your wallet and posted on your refrigerator, but in a medical emergency, always call 9-1-1 or seek emergency care.<\/li><\/ol>
              1. If you come to the emergency department, remain calm.<\/strong>\u00a0Your child will look to you to decide how fearful to be. Bring along a favorite toy, blanket or book to help make your child less anxious. Bring your child\u2019s medications (in original containers), as well as his or her medical history form.<\/li><\/ol>
                1. Tell the triage nurse and emergency physician\u00a0all\u00a0<\/em>of your child\u2019s symptoms.<\/strong>\u00a0Answer questions completely and honestly<\/li><\/ol>
                  1. Be prepared on vacation.\u00a0<\/strong>Not all emergencies happen at home. Whether you\u2019re in a foreign country or just some place new, find out where the closest emergency department is. If you\u2019re going abroad, consider getting traveler\u2019s health insurance in the event of an emergency, because your health insurance may not cover you in other countries.<\/li><\/ol>
                    1. Prepare a family disaster plan.<\/strong>\u00a0Disasters come in many forms, such as fires, hurricanes and acts of terrorism. If you develop and rehearse your plan, you will respond more effectively and potentially save lives. Designate a safe meeting place where all family members will meet in the event your home must be evacuated suddenly.<\/li><\/ol>

                      Learn more about the common dangers of medical emergency and how to be prepared by exploring more of our pediatric emergency care courses.<\/p>

                      Anyone who thinks they’re having a medical emergency should not hesitate to seek care.<\/strong>\u00a0Federal law ensures that anyone who comes to the emergency department is treated and stabilized, and that their insurance provides coverage based on symptoms, not a final diagnosis.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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