{"id":217,"date":"2018-04-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synergyhomecare.com\/tx-fort-worth-76087\/2018\/04\/13\/the-vial-of-life-will-save-your-life\/"},"modified":"2018-04-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T00:00:00","slug":"the-vial-of-life-will-save-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synergyhomecare.com\/tx-fort-worth-76087\/knowledge-center\/the-vial-of-life-will-save-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vial of Life Will Save Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Alone in your home, you start to have sharp pains in your left arm. This could be a heart attack, and you immediately call 911. When first responders arrive, they want to know what medications you’re taking so they can treat you properly. <\/span><\/p>\n

But you can barely think, let alone talk. <\/span>What do you do?<\/p>\n

Critical questions like these can be answered with the Vial of Life<\/p>\n

What is the Vial of Life?<\/h2>\n

The Vial of Life is a container that has vital information about you when emergency situations like these arise. It is a fast, simple, and lifesaving way to give first responders, paramedics, and police officers vital medical information immediately, where they are trained to find it.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Vial of Life form includes personal information like full name, primary language, and blood type. It also has a section for your doctor\u2019s information, Medicare number, list of medical conditions, list of medications & dosages, allergy information, and emergency contacts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure to include other important documents like DNR and living will or equivalent in your Vial of Life container.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is all vital information that will ensure that you are treated properly and that your wishes are carried out as written. <\/span><\/p>\n

Where do I put the Vial of Life?<\/h2>\n

Once all the paperwork is complete, place it in the container and into your refrigerator. The Vial of Life kit comes with a decal that you can put on your refrigerator, or visibly on the front door. The decal indicates to paramedics and first responders where to look for your medical information. <\/span><\/p>\n

Who should have a Vial of Life?<\/h2>\n

Everyone should have one! 58% of emergency calls are for seniors, which means 42% are for everyone else. Everyone – men, women, children, healthy, or sick – NEEDS a Vial of Life because emergencies can happen to <\/span>ANYONE at <\/span>ANY TIME. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Who endorses Vial of Life?<\/h2>\n

This program is well known by medical facilities and responders like:<\/span><\/p>\n