Medical

[Corinne]

On the road, what do people do for medical emergencies?&nbsp; Do they dial 911 or is there another protocol to follow?&nbsp; I'm clueless.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp; Thanks!<br>

 

[SoulRaven]

this is a situational question, it all depends on the injury and location... i have had to be driven out of a national forest with a bad knee, if not so bad drive to the ER, and if serious ya may get a chopper ride... It is all in the situation...<br>

 

[Corinne]

So I guess the bottom line is being able to dial 911 from the location we happen to be in.&nbsp; I'm sorry, that is what I should have asked!&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp; It's just nice to have an idea of what to do in these kind of situations ahead of time.<br><br>Thanks for your reply.&nbsp; It's appreciated.<br><br>______________________________<br>It's not what we have, or what we get, it's who we become.&nbsp; <br><br>

 

[Kisatchieman]

<P>I've also wondered what to do in case of a medical emergency. If we have cell phone coverage, no problem. But, for a&nbsp;lot of us we're in some very remote areas where a cell phone is useless. I've thought about getting one of these Spot personal locators or something similar. </P>&nbsp;<A href="http://www.findmespot.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=5&amp;products_id=15" target=_blank target=_blank>http://www.findmespot.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=5&amp;products_id=15</A>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<BR>Supposedly, all you have to do is press a button and your location is transmitted to rescuers no matter where on earth you're located. Also, your family back home can keep up with your location via computer.&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR><br>

 

[Corinne]

That is AWESOME!&nbsp; Thanks for letting me in on this.&nbsp; I'll save the weblink for sure.&nbsp; I'm just looking for something that will get me to the hospitial!!!&nbsp; lol...&nbsp; <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp; Hopefully that will never happen, but you never know!<br><br>Thanks a bunch!<br><br>

 

[Guest]

SPOT is great for out in the boondocks, but it'll still take time.<div><br></div><div>They're pretty much your only option boondocking.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Otherwise, nowadays they just triangulate on your cellphone typically.</div>

 

[Corinne]

Thanks for your input!&nbsp; It is nice to know about SPOT for the boonies or the Forests. Otherwise I'll use my cell phone.&nbsp; <br>

 

[Guest]

Also, keep in mind, with most of those alert things, there is a monthly or yearly fee.

 

[Seraphim]

I think the potential for medical emergencies is one of the best arguments for maintaining a tribal mentality. Small groups are better than being alone.

 

[Corinne]

I agree about the small groups for sure.&nbsp; I will do my best to stay within range of Human Life.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp; <br><br>I've noticed the smallest package deal for that Emergency device is around $100 a year.&nbsp; Definitely something to keep in mind - being a newbie and all.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>Thanks for sharing.&nbsp; <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>