Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos

Poppy & Nana wrote:

stfnwuf wrote:

John Wayne wrote:
Make little business cards (paper) that you can put down the campground your staying at and how long and site number (fill in the blanks style) to keep in front of your drivers lic. so when out on side trips in the toad or TV. So if some thing happens they know where your rig is. And if you have pets put on the card that pets are in the rig.

That is a great idea. And, an emergency contact number (other than the CG) can also be on that card.

This is not necessarily a "TT" gadget or gizmo but it goes along the lines of the business card idea......as an EMT I have come across many visitors to our Adirondack playground, who have medical issues and take prescription meds.....if we transport them they don't always remember what their problems are or the meds (and dosages) that they take ....I always suggest that they make a sheet with all the pertinent info, including name, address, Primary Care Physician info, who to contact in case of emergency, allergies, know medical conditions, list of meds, including dosage. I've made them for DH and my Mother, as well as myself......it sure does help medical personnel who may not know you and your conditions! I was transporting a patient who had chest pain, the Paramedic was going to give him Morphine...the patient said he had NO allergies and no know medical problems....I knew his wife and called her cell - low and behold he is allergic to Morphine and he is on Kidney dialysis....whole 'nother take on his problems......we could have made his kidney problem MUCH worse by administering Morphine!!!!

Thank you for mentioning that. When my dad had his heart attack he was traveling with my brother in Minnesota. My dad took a slew of meds and my mom made sure he had a current list in his wallet at all times. That, along with the prompt medical attention, helped to save his life. He is now in a care home but she still carries a current list with her - just in case.