Important Contact Information
- Primary Neurologist: _________________ Phone: _________________
- Neurosurgery Team: _________________ Phone: _________________
- Emergency Contact: _________________ Phone: _________________
When to Seek Emergency Care
Call 911 or Go to Emergency Room Immediately for:
- Sudden severe headache with vomiting
- New or worsening seizures
- Sudden loss of consciousness
- New weakness or paralysis in face/arms/legs
- Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding speech
- New onset of confusion or significant personality changes
- Vision changes or loss
Contact Your Neurologist for:
- Gradual increase in headache intensity
- Mild nausea or vomiting
- Increased fatigue
- Changes in medication side effects
- New but mild symptoms
Medication Information
Current Medications
- Medication: _________________ Dose: _________________
- Medication: _________________ Dose: _________________
- Anti-seizure medication (if prescribed): _________________
Allergies
List all medication allergies: _________________
Preparing for Emergencies
Keep Ready:
- Updated medication list
- Recent brain scan results
- Insurance information
- Medical history summary
- This emergency plan
Instructions for Caregivers
- Keep emergency numbers easily accessible
- Know location of nearest emergency room
- Maintain a seizure diary if applicable
- Document new symptoms
Additional Notes
Keep this plan updated and easily accessible at all times