If you're in an automobile accident, collapse on the street, or have a heart attack, medical personnel rush to your aid. They'll assess your condition based on your symptoms and begin treatment.
In some cases, ordinary treatment could be fatal. For example, if you have an allergy to lidocaine or codeine, a shot of it could put your life at risk. In an emergency situation, you might not be conscious or coherent enough to alert medical personnel to important health information such as allergies. Medics and other emergency personnel look for medical identification to help them determine appropriate care.
Medical identification jewelry and medical identification wallet cards speak for you when you can't speak for yourself. They notify medical personnel of any hidden condition that could have an affect on your treatment, such as:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Asthma
- Autism
- Bee sting allergy
- Taking blood thinners
- Diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
- Drug allergy
- Lifesaving prescriptions used
- Epilepsy
- Heart disease
- Hepatitis
- Pregnancy
Several companies distribute medical identification jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, watchbands, pendants, or medallions. The medical jewelry is engraved with an easily recognizable medical symbol. On the reverse side, your medical condition is clearly identified. A contact phone number can be listed as a source for additional information. A web search will bring up several companies tha offer ID jewelry and other emergency services. You can also ask your health provider for product information.
Do all that you can to help emergency personnel save a life – your life. |
