摘要 |
An emergency medical kit to be carried by a patient having a known high risk of suffering a sudden ischemic event such as a heart attack or a stroke. The kit includes a breathable oxygen delivery system configured for self administration of breathable oxygen by the patient. The breathable oxygen increases oxygen saturation in the blood upon the onset of symptoms of the sudden ischemic event. The kit also includes one or more medications specifically prescribed to the patient by a physician. The medications are of a type and dosage suitable for self administration include specific elements selected to prevent the death of the patient when taken in combination with breathable oxygen immediately upon the onset of symptoms of the sudden ischemic event. The kit includes a portable container to hold the breathable oxygen delivery system and the medication therein. The kit may be carried by the patient or stored near the patient.
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