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Should a medical problem occur while in the parks, did you know....
That within each park there is a First aide station which is staffed by a registered nurse?
In MK the First Aide station is located next to the Crystal Palace; Ipcot it is located in the Odyssey Center complex; The First Aide station at MGM can be accessed from either inside or outside the park. It is located in the Guest Relations building; The AK First Aide station is located in the Safari Village near the back side of Creature Comforts.
Hopefully everyone will have a safe vacation but things do happen. Knowing before you leave home the location of First Aide Stations can be very helpful especially for those with known medical problems!
This is just the nurse in me coming out!
Happy Planning!
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Take Care & "Remember the Magic!"
debe-nj
Re: Should a medical problem occur while in the parks, did you know....
Hi Debe,
Question:
Do they offer a cot to lay down on for just a short break? I have had previous back surgery and sometimes need to lay down during the day.
I am renting an ECV, but am afraid that too much sitting will put me over the egde!
Thanks!
From one nurse to another!
Mrs B Potts
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[This message has been edited by Mrs B Potts (edited 03-24-2000).]
Re: Should a medical problem occur while in the parks, did you know....
Hi Mrs B Potts,
I would imagine that they would have cots available should you be in need. But maybe taking one those breaks from the parks that I see people posting about would be good not only for you but for all in your party!
I think I finally have my friend convinced to take mid-day breaks from the parks to enjoy the pool/resort.... we usually do the commando type trips and this one we will be down for 11 days so no need to push!
I plan on this next trip (Sept) taking some time out to visit the first aide facility(s) just to see what they have available & how they run it.
Wonder why nurses always seem to have bad backs
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Take Care & "Remember the Magic!"
debe-nj
Re: Should a medical problem occur while in the parks, did you know....
Yes I had found out about how wonderful an onsite first-aide station was during my last trip.
Walking through Tom Sawyer's Island I got a nasty sliver in my hand, from one of the bridges. I didn't want to make a fuss, but I did want to get it out and put a band-aid on it. My group and I sauntered over to the first-aide station and the very friendly staff fixed me up as good as new.
The situation wasn't serious, but it made me very aware that if anything did happen, that there was someplace I can go.
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Re: Should a medical problem occur while in the parks, did you know....
Hi guys!
I don't know if you are a AAA member or not, Mrs. Potts, but they have a VIP lounge in the MK, in Tomorrowland. They offer you a chance to sit down and enjoy a free soft drink. It looks pretty comfortable. Couches and stuff..they even have a tv. Not that you would need any stimulation after being in MK all day! Hope this helps, although I don't know what you would do in those other parks. Hopefully those first aid stations will be just the ticket.
Good luck!
Re: Should a medical problem occur while in the parks, did you know....
Thanks Debe and Maggiemay!
Debe.....being a nurse for well over 30 years..... the back finally caught up with me! We do plan on going back to the CBR each afternoon to rest and swim but I was just wondering just in case I needed a quick lie down break!
Maggiemay....yes...we are AAA members and I'll bring our card and take a look at the lounge!
Another tip to add to my PassPorter!
It is getting very fat......I'll need a wagon to cart it around the parks!
BUT....it is soooo organized!!!!!
Thanks to Jennifer and Dave! I love having all of my "stuff" in one spot!
Mrs B Potts
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[This message has been edited by Mrs B Potts (edited 03-26-2000).]
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Hope this helps, although I don't know what you would do in those other parks. Hopefully those first aid stations will be just the ticket.
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