7 replies to this topic

[Carolie]

Hello,
In the US, we have what are called medic alert bracelets (or necklaces) that tell medical professionals of conditions such as diabetes. I'm sure other countries have them, but I don't know what they are called worldwide so I hope you folks in the UK and elsewhere understand what I'm talking about (I'm not implying you nice folks are dumb. It's just language differences).

I have been thinking of having one printed for a long time. I'm an incomplete C3-C7 who can walk short distances without a walker or wheelchair. It's rare for me to have Autonomic Dysreflexia. I do have spasticity problems.

I don't know if saying "spinal cord injury" is enough information for a paramedic, nurse, or doctor to work with.

Does anyone have any advice on what to have printed on the bracelet? Thanks.

Carolie

Edited by Carolie, 04 September 2011 - 03:02 AM.

[qbounce]

The hospital gave me a card to keep on hand that defines AD, because most of the medical community has no idea what it is.

I think what's most important though is a cell phone, or some other form of medical alert device. Who knows where I might be if I fall and can't get back in my chair.

I think SCI is the best you can put on a bracelet, but it's there to define your condition as much as it tells your identity, address, and phone #.

[wheeliebear75]

The room is VERY limited on the bracelet itself. But having a card in your wallet where it's the 1st thing that someone would see opening up your wallet, like Q said identifying that you are someone with AD issues & an explanation of what it is....along with maybe "I am C7 check 4 AD!". You can however have additional notes in/on your file with the company & you can have them list that.....once you're delivered to the E.R. THEY would call & find out ALL info on you....911 only goes by what is ON YOUR PERSON lacking any bystanders who KNOW you.

[andypandy17]

We have them in the UK too

I am just about to change mine and as I suffer with alot of drug allergies I think I may have to have something like:-


MANY allergies
ring for details

Thats the only thing I can think of really as I dont think all my allergies will fit on. Could you do something like this ?

[Millard]

On the front side of my bracelet, I have "C5-C6 Quadriplegia. Prone the Autonomic Dysreflexia." On the back I list the drugs I take. I list the ones I always take such as Baclofen and Prilosec.

I hope this helps.

[Aparr]

I just purchased one from Allegro Medical and it's nice. There website is: www.allegro medical.com . Mine simply reads

Quadriplegic
Diabetic

Along with the bracelet I also received a wallet card.
Best of luck,
April

[AmericasHorse]

I list the most pressing issues on the back of mine, my allergies, then when they call they can get the full rundown of medications and medical conditions, etc. My service dog has a duplicate of my medical alert tag on his collar in case i loose or am not wearing it at the time of the accident, incident, etc.

[dreamerr]

On your cell phone you need to put ICE which stands for in case of emergency. From what I understand they are suppose to check for that. You can put a lot of stuff on there including an emergency number. I also put it in twice because I wanted it on the top of my list as well as under I.