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{{fa}}An emergency can happen at any time. The leading cause of death for people under the age of 44 in America is emergency trauma. In addition, in the United States alone, it is estimated that 98,000 people die yearly from preventable medical errors.<ref>[http://www.98000reasons.org/ 98,000 Reasons]</ref> Give yourself a greatly improved chance of avoiding becoming a statistic by preparing information in advance that explains your medical needs immediately for first responders attending to you, information that could be vital during the "golden hour" (the small window of opportunity to turn around the chances of death through prompt medical treatment).<ref>Wikipedia, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_hour_(medicine) Golden hour (medicine)]</ref> This article provides a quick and simple guide to keeping a concise but vital set of information both on your person, as well as in a highly obvious and accessible place, that could help first responders save your life in the situation where you are unable to speak for yourself.
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An emergency can happen at any time. The leading cause of death for people under the age of 44 in America is emergency trauma. In addition, in the United States alone, it is estimated that 98,000 people die yearly from preventable medical errors.<ref>[http://www.98000reasons.org/ 98,000 Reasons]</ref> Give yourself a greatly improved chance of avoiding becoming a statistic by preparing information in advance that explains your medical needs immediately for first responders attending to you, information that could be vital during the "golden hour" (the small window of opportunity to turn around the chances of death through prompt medical treatment).<ref>Wikipedia, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_hour_(medicine) Golden hour (medicine)]</ref> This article provides a quick and simple guide to keeping a concise but vital set of information both on your person, as well as in a highly obvious and accessible place, that could help first responders save your life in the situation where you are unable to speak for yourself.
  
 
It should be noted that while this article is written for those residing in the United States, the elements of the list should help you to compile a sound list no matter where you live worldwide.
 
It should be noted that while this article is written for those residing in the United States, the elements of the list should help you to compile a sound list no matter where you live worldwide.
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== Steps ==
 
== Steps ==
 
#  Prepare a quick emergency medical information list in the way that will most maximize your chances of getting good treatment. Set out the essentials of emergency medical information needed by medical personnel. Put the information in a place that is easily discovered when help arrives, such as a pocket card. In it you should list:
 
#  Prepare a quick emergency medical information list in the way that will most maximize your chances of getting good treatment. Set out the essentials of emergency medical information needed by medical personnel. Put the information in a place that is easily discovered when help arrives, such as a pocket card. In it you should list:
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