J O H N F RA M P T O N , M . D .

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PURPOSE

WHY?

•  I wish to urge again the importance of self-reliance on the part of every individual Church member and family. None of us knows when a catastrophe might strike. Sickness, injury, unemployment... I do not predict any impending disaster ... yet prudence should govern our lives ... (Gorden B. Hinkley, Priesthood Session, October 2002.)

• “If­ye­are­prepared­ye­shall­not­fear” (D&C 38:30)

WHAT DOES “SICK” MEAN TO A DOCTOR?

• Fever• >18­years­old=­up­to­101.3F­(38.5C) take

acetaminophen ibuprofen or aspirin. Call the doctor if the fever doesn't respond to the medication or lasts longer than 48hrs.

• 6­months­-18­years­old No aspirin. • 3-6­months Encourage rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Medication isn't needed. Call the doctor if your child seems unusually irritable, lethargic or uncomfortable.

• 0-3­months­=­100.4­F­(38­C) Call the doctor, even if your child doesn't have any other signs or symptoms.

EMERGENCY OR NOT

GO­TO­AN­EMERGENCY­DEPARTMENT­OR­CALL­911­

• Trouble breathing• Severe chest pain or pressure• Unusual or bad headache,

especially if it started suddenly• Suddenly not able to speak,

see, walk, or move• Suddenly weak or drooping on

one side of the body• Dizziness or weakness that

does not go away• Inhaled smoke or poisonous

fumes• Heavy bleeding• Possible broken bone, loss of

movement, especially if the bone is pushing through the skin

• Deep wound• Serious burn• Coughing or throwing up blood• Severe allergic reaction with

trouble breathing, swelling, hives

• High fever with headache and stiff neck

• High fever that doesn’t get better with medicine

• Throwing up or loose stools that don’t stop

• Poisoning or overdose of drug or alcohol

• Suicidal thoughts• Seizures

URGENT CARE

• If you are not sure what to do, call your doctor. If the office is not open, your phone call will be forwarded to someone. Describe your symptoms to the doctor who answers your call, and find out what you should do. 

• Your doctor or health insurance company may also offer a nurse telephone advice hotline. 

• Be­careful­what­you­read­on­the­internet…• http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms

Common illnesses:• Colds• the flu• Earaches• sore throats• Migraines• low-grade fevers• limited rashes

Minor injuries:• Sprains• back pain• cuts and burns• minor broken bones• minor eye injuries

WHO YOU GONNA CALL?

MEDICAL INFORMATION

FIRST AID KITS

• Basic­supplies• Adhesive tape• Antibiotic ointment• Antiseptic solution or towelettes• Bandages, including a roll of elastic wrap (Ace,

Coban, others) and bandage strips (Band-Aid, Curad, others) in assorted sizes

• Instant cold packs• Cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs• Disposable latex or synthetic gloves, at least

two pair• Duct­tape• Gauze pads and roller gauze in assorted sizes• First-aid manual• Petroleum jelly or other lubricant• Plastic bags for the disposal of contaminated

materials• Safety pins in assorted sizes• Scissors and tweezers• Soap or instant hand sanitizer• Sterile eyewash, such as a saline solution• Thermometer• Triangular bandage• Turkey baster or other bulb suction device for

flushing out wounds

• Medications• Aloe Vera gel• Anti-diarrhea medication• Over-the-counter oral antihistamine, such as

diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others)• Aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen (never give

aspirin to children)• Calamine lotion• Over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream• Personal medications that don't need

refrigeration • If prescribed by your doctor, drugs to treat an

allergic attack, such as an auto-injector of epinephrine (EpiPen, Twinject, others)

• Syringe, medicine cup or spoon

• Emergency­items• Medical history forms for each family member• Small, waterproof flashlight and extra batteries• Candles and matches• Sunscreen• Emergency space blanket• First-aid instruction manual

ADVANCED DIRECTIVES

• What are advance directives?1-­Healthcare­proxy­(also­called­the­durable­power­of­attorney­for­healthcare)2-­Living­will3-­DNR/DNI

How­do­I­choose­a­healthcare­proxy? — Choose­someone­who:●You­know­and­trust●Can­separate­his­or­her­own­wishes­from­your­own●You­know­would­carry­out­your­wishes­if­that­became­necessary●Could­be­easily­reached­if­he­or­she­was­needed●Could­handle­it­if­other­family­members­or­loved­ones­wanted­you­to­get­treated­differently­than­you­would­want

PREVENTION

• Regular check-ups• Word of Wisdom• Moderation in ALL­things• Balanced diet• EXERCISE!!!

• Mental and Spiritual Health. • For you and your

children…

• Listen to the Spirit

SUMMARY

• “If­ye­are­prepared­ye­shall­not­fear” (D&C 38:30)

QUESTIONS?

Reading­materials­available­on­conference­website. • Fever• Bronchiolitis• Ear Infections• Vaccines• Common cold• Influenza• Croup• Advanced directives