Patent ID: 7086397
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for increasing a patient's chance to survive a sudden ischemic event without suffering permanent tissue damage comprising the steps of: establishing that the patient has a high risk of suffering the sudden ischemic event; identifying one or more medications and dosage amounts that would be suitable for the patient to take in combination with breathable oxygen to increase the patient's chance to survive the sudden ischemic event without suffering permanent tissue damage in the event that the sudden ischemic event occurs; prescribing the medications in a form suitable for self-administration during the sudden ischemic event; providing the patient with a portable emergency medical kit comprising the prescribed medications in the dosage amount identified and in the form suitable for self administration and a portable oxygen tank ( informing the patient of what symptoms to look for and instructing the patient in the use of the breathable oxygen and the medications in the event that the sudden ischemic event occurs; and, instructing the patient to keep the emergency medical kit readily available for use.