Emergency Room -- What to Bring With You
Adults
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A list of your medications, allergies and surgeries. If you do not have a medication list ready, please bring the bottles with you.
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Your Primary Care Physician’s name and number.
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A notepad and pen to jot down specific questions and concerns.
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Change for vending machines, but check with your nurse or physician before eating or drinking.
Children
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A favorite toy or book that helps soothe your child.
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Your pediatrician's name and number.
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Depending on your child’s age, bring diapers and wipes, formula, juice and a bottle. However, do not feed your child until you have permission from the nurse or doctor. If there is any suspicion that your child may need surgery, he should not eat or drink anything.
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A list of your child's medications, allergies and surgeries. If you do not have a medication list ready, please bring the bottles with you.
- Keep your child's immunization card handy, especially if you are not sure that all the vaccinations are up-to-date.
- Notepad and pen may be useful to jot down specific questions and concerns.
Do not bring to the ER
Jewelry, valuables or keepsakes. It is very hard to keep track of such items in emergency situations, and many times valuables are lost. Please give all valuables to family for safe keeping if possible.
