The ambulance pulls up to your house, sirens blaring. The paramedics rush in and begin asking you questions as they work to stabilize your child. They want to know what happened but they also ask questions about your child's medical history . It's hard to think clearly. I don't know.
Many doctors suggest that parents keep a record of their children's important health facts handy.
This can often help the medical team make a better and more rapid diagnosis of a problem at a time when time really counts. Food allergies can come into play, too, so make note of anything your child has had a reaction to. Children who have been hospitalized in the past may have developed latex allergies. Often this information can help emergency personnel find a cause for problems such as seizures or breathing difficulties. Medications Dr. Thornton says your handy medical record should list any medications, including their dosages, that your child is currently taking.