Medical Bracelets

1/6/2022 (Permalink)

Medical Bracelets

Are medical ID (alert) bracelets/ jewelry useful? The answer is yes!

The purpose of medical ID (alert) bracelet/ jewelry like identification necklaces and bracelets with medical information inscribed on the. This is to provide emergency health workers with information about any conditions you may have or other concerns that may be relevant to your care in the event you become unconscious or otherwise incapacitated.

Medical ID bracelets/ jewelry has been around since 1953. Most emergency responders are trained to look for such a necklace or bracelet when triaging a patient. Some people also get a tattoo or use an app for the same purpose, though these may not be referenced as often by health providers. There are many things that can be listed on a medical bracelet/ jewelry.

Among important information to consider listing on medical ID jewelry: Medical conditions, Medications, Medical devices, Blood type, If you have transplanted or missing organs, Communication/cooperation challenges, Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, and Instructions. If you are looking for a medical bracelet.

Contact your local hospital and ask them if they offer free medical ID bracelets. If they don't, ask if they know of any medical foundations in the area that provide these bracelets for free. 

Tracie "Dusty" Nichols

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