Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 All, I started wearing and ID braclet after I was diagnosed with diabetes. When I was diagnosed with a-fib/flutter my cardiologist told me it was more important to get coumadin listed on my braclet than the a-fib/flutter. The reason he gave was that any medical personnel would pretty quickly figure out the a-fib/flutter but if they were unaware that I was taking coumadin I could have serious problems if I was in an accident of some sort and unable to communicate this vital piece of information. The braclet I wear is from the Medic Alert Foundation. The braclet not only gives some very important vital information and it also gives medical personnel a number to call and then they receive other important information, what drugs I take, who my physicians are and who to contact in an emergency. All in all it is a good deal for the small price you pay and the nominal yearly fee. Being single and living alone it also gives me some piece of mind. I have had paramedics comment on the braclet on at least two occassion and so I know they do look for such identification when dealing with a patient. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 For those who don't wear a medical alert bracelet, the LEAST you should have is a bright yellow medical card in your purse or wallet that gives the specifics on all your medical issues and all the various drugs you are currently taking. In an accident where you may be unconsious, medical personnel will rummage around in your personal effects to see who you are and who your contacts are.. actually even people WITH bracelets should have this card as a backup anyway, and keep it up to date! When they put my on Tikosyn, I got a long list of things I CAN'T take, and I made up a card myself and put it with my medical card... that way if I'm in an accident, the paramedics or medical personnel don't have to research the drug prior to administering something new. Just a thought along the lines of the ID bracelet. beverlyb98107 wrote: All, I started wearing and ID braclet after I was diagnosed with diabetes. When I was diagnosed with a-fib/flutter my cardiologist told me it was more important to get coumadin listed on my braclet than the a-fib/flutter. The reason he gave was that any medical personnel would pretty quickly figure out the a-fib/flutter but if they were unaware that I was taking coumadin I could have serious problems if I was in an accident of some sort and unable to communicate this vital piece of information. The braclet I wear is from the Medic Alert Foundation. The braclet not only gives some very important vital information and it also gives medical personnel a number to call and then they receive other important information, what drugs I take, who my physicians are and who to contact in an emergency. All in all it is a good deal for the small price you pay and the nominal yearly fee. Being single and living alone it also gives me some piece of mind. I have had paramedics comment on the braclet on at least two occassion and so I know they do look for such identification when dealing with a patient. Beverly Backup web page - http://afibsupport.proboards23.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 For those who don't wear a medical alert bracelet, the LEAST you should have is a bright yellow medical card in your purse or wallet that gives the specifics on all your medical issues and all the various drugs you are currently taking. In an accident where you may be unconsious, medical personnel will rummage around in your personal effects to see who you are and who your contacts are.. actually even people WITH bracelets should have this card as a backup anyway, and keep it up to date! When they put my on Tikosyn, I got a long list of things I CAN'T take, and I made up a card myself and put it with my medical card... that way if I'm in an accident, the paramedics or medical personnel don't have to research the drug prior to administering something new. Just a thought along the lines of the ID bracelet. beverlyb98107 wrote: All, I started wearing and ID braclet after I was diagnosed with diabetes. When I was diagnosed with a-fib/flutter my cardiologist told me it was more important to get coumadin listed on my braclet than the a-fib/flutter. The reason he gave was that any medical personnel would pretty quickly figure out the a-fib/flutter but if they were unaware that I was taking coumadin I could have serious problems if I was in an accident of some sort and unable to communicate this vital piece of information. The braclet I wear is from the Medic Alert Foundation. The braclet not only gives some very important vital information and it also gives medical personnel a number to call and then they receive other important information, what drugs I take, who my physicians are and who to contact in an emergency. All in all it is a good deal for the small price you pay and the nominal yearly fee. Being single and living alone it also gives me some piece of mind. I have had paramedics comment on the braclet on at least two occassion and so I know they do look for such identification when dealing with a patient. Beverly Backup web page - http://afibsupport.proboards23.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 For those who don't wear a medical alert bracelet, the LEAST you should have is a bright yellow medical card in your purse or wallet that gives the specifics on all your medical issues and all the various drugs you are currently taking. In an accident where you may be unconsious, medical personnel will rummage around in your personal effects to see who you are and who your contacts are.. actually even people WITH bracelets should have this card as a backup anyway, and keep it up to date! When they put my on Tikosyn, I got a long list of things I CAN'T take, and I made up a card myself and put it with my medical card... that way if I'm in an accident, the paramedics or medical personnel don't have to research the drug prior to administering something new. Just a thought along the lines of the ID bracelet. beverlyb98107 wrote: All, I started wearing and ID braclet after I was diagnosed with diabetes. When I was diagnosed with a-fib/flutter my cardiologist told me it was more important to get coumadin listed on my braclet than the a-fib/flutter. The reason he gave was that any medical personnel would pretty quickly figure out the a-fib/flutter but if they were unaware that I was taking coumadin I could have serious problems if I was in an accident of some sort and unable to communicate this vital piece of information. The braclet I wear is from the Medic Alert Foundation. The braclet not only gives some very important vital information and it also gives medical personnel a number to call and then they receive other important information, what drugs I take, who my physicians are and who to contact in an emergency. All in all it is a good deal for the small price you pay and the nominal yearly fee. Being single and living alone it also gives me some piece of mind. I have had paramedics comment on the braclet on at least two occassion and so I know they do look for such identification when dealing with a patient. Beverly Backup web page - http://afibsupport.proboards23.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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