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November 23, 2001

PROGRAM HELPS PARAMEDICS AS WELL AS PATIENTS

LONDON - The firm that provides ambulance service in London and Middlesex County has come up with a program to help paramedics treat patients when called to their homes in an emergency.

The "Cool Aid" program, being kicked off today by Thames Emergency Medical Services, provides a form in which people can record personal medical information that can help paramedics administer the proper treatment at the scene. The form is designed to be attached to the front of a kitchen refridgerator by means of a magnet. Coming with the form is a sticker to be placed on a front door or window to tell paramedics the information is available.

Thames EMS Community Relations Coordinator Jon Cann said the form will help identify potential high-risk patients. It will include information on current medical conditions, past history, current medications, and allergies.

"This will ensure accurate information in stressful situations" he said, "which will save time on the scene for paramedics and allow for quicker treatment.".

Thames EMS President Randy Denning said cards through the "Cool Aid" program are available now at all ambulance stations in Middlesex and London, and at various community displays. They are also available through the Thames EMS head office. People are invited to call 679-5466 ext. 8, or visit the Thames EMS website (www.thamesems.com) to get more information.

For more information contact:
Jon Cann, Community Relations Coordinator for Thames E.M.S.
(519) 679-5466 ext.8
jcann@thamesems.com