They are thinking he had a reaction to a medication.
Peeps. We need to talk. I don't care how old you are and certainly if you don't live alone you need to do this too: HAVE A HOSPITAL BAG. Have a list of EVERYTHING you are taking, when, etc. Have your medical history typed out and ready to go. Have an extra charger in a bag along with your insurance card and ID, some underwear, breath mints (they may not let you eat or drink and a mint helps even though it is technically not allowed). You can google hospital bag.
One for you.
One for spouse
One for EACH kid.
I would even go so far as to have one for your pet with the medical information,copies of vaccine records, etc.,and a charger for you, and some snacks because you never know what the pet hospital will have. And they always get sick when the vet is closed!
I am not naming names but this was not done recently and it caused a fair amount of havoc. That is all I can say without breaking commandments.
I could have done more if I lived closer.
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And for people who live alone,,,if you were hospitalized in a non-communacative incident, what would happen to your pets? Is there someone who would rescue them, feed them give them water, let them out to pee etc? You need to have a way to have that person notified.
Barbara
Great advice. I would also suggest carrying a medication list with your insurance card and keep it updated. It will be with you if you are not home to bring the bag. Always carry your identification and insurance card when you leave the house, even if you are just walking in the neighborhood. Get and wear a medic alert bracelet or necklace for chronic conditions.
My Mom was an emergency room receptionist for decades. I worked in the same hospital for years. We both saw the stress and delays caused by a lack of pertinent information. Anything you can do to provide information while unconscious (terrible to think about...but it happens) will increase your chances. Don't assume your family will remember your medications or conditions in an emergency. Most won't.
I will pray for your Dad and for you and your family. I hope they can get the medication adjusted quickly.
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