Medical Bracelet

bracelets

by Tracey_E - 2024-06-19 22:13:54

Own them, yes, about a dozen in different styles.

Wear them, not in years.

I used to be pretty good about it but I almost always have my phone on me and it has all of my emergency information. 

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by Lavender - 2024-06-19 22:16:11

I initially got one right away but lost it. I switched to a heart shape large charm that clips on my purse zipper pull. It has my name, BFs phone number and "pacemaker " on it. 

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by IrishToast - 2024-06-19 23:25:21

I thought it would be prudent in case my husband isn't with me and something happens. I posted a picture in the gallery of one of mine. I have another one from the same company on Etsy that has a larger heart charm. And a subtle heart one on a silver bracelet my husband bought me.  I wanted Abbot on it because when I went to the ER two days after surgery they tried interrogating my PM with a Medtronic device -- evidently more common by me. Knowing that won't work could possibly save time.

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by piglet22 - 2024-06-20 05:06:24

I'm sceptical that front line medics in an emergency situation are interested in bracelets or phones.

They go by what they see, and some simply don't want to hear what you have to say.

Not once in nearly 20 years where I've needed emergency attention has anyone asked to see my pacemaker card and now I hardly ever carry it. It doesn't help when the last time the card was updated, someone in the pacing team managed to get the year wrong.

But, I do think that it's a good idea to carry some ID and my phone has my NHS number, plus "implanted pacemaker" on the phone home page.

All someone has to do is switch the phone on and no need to unlock it.

Bracelets are probably most valuable if you end up being assisted by non-medics.

Pets are better off in some respects as micro chipping cats and dogs is common practice.

So really nothing to lose by wearing a bracelet, just depends whether it gets looked at.

It came as a bit of a shock when I attended an Urgent Treatment Centre a week ago that the triaging and treatment staff cannot access my full medical record. I can access it so was able to show them information 

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by Lurker (Doc DX) - 2024-06-20 08:21:38

For 2 years a never wore one, than my oldest daughter thought it would be a good idea if I had one, but only because my PM is on the right side.

When I go to the cardiac clinic the first thing they do is start fishing around on the left side, than after a few seconds I tell them "you won't find it there, it's on the right side", so my bracelet says "Pacemaker right side"

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Lurker

by Tracey_E - 2024-06-20 08:50:37

I was more diligent when it was submammary because you couldn't see or feel either the box or scars. Now it's subpec but shifted, so no one is going to miss it if they're paying any attention at all. 

Medical Bracelet

by KHammond - 2024-06-20 10:02:48

Yes, I wear one all the time, very comfortable, forget it is there.  Designed for runners and cyclists. Has my name, birth date, emergency contact phone number, pacemaker type, and blood type.  Anything to make the job easier for someone finding me laying on the ground.

Here is the link if interested:

  https://www.roadid.com/products/stretch-medical-id?variant=17818427097178

KH

Necklace

by Daedalus - 2024-06-20 21:57:53

I have a pendant with info on a necklace.  I figure if medics are gonna zap me with paddles, they're sure to see it.  

Medic Alert

by docklock - 2024-06-21 10:31:39

I do wear a Medic Alert titanium bracelet - never take it off.

This subject comes up periodically and there are as many wearing as not wearing.

Personally, I wouldn't rely on my phone for any immediate ID. First off, I have to have it on me, or very near by; could be damaged in an accident or a host of other thngs.

First Responders, whether 'professional' or the first person on the scene may be very relutant to go thru someone's purse, wallet, pockets, phone etc. -- just my thought.

This bracelet is on my wrist, easily seen and gives instant ID along with my ICE info.

I've had my bracelet for about a year and a half, and yeah, it's got some scratches on it -- don't care cause it's still readable.

Recently, I had to go to a dental specialist for some work my regular dentist can't perform. One of the first things this new (to me) dentist asked was: "I see you have a Medical Alert bracelet - what's it for"?

I explained why. To me, it reafirmed that the medical profession does indeed look at/for these items. 

Mostly comes down to personal choice. I'd rather have it on me and never have to have to use it than need some form of instant ID and not have it.

Medic Alert

by Atabuoy - 2024-06-21 13:45:43

I became allergic to penicillin in my late teens, used to wear one back then in the 70's. Recently I experienced a few sustained v-tachs that resulted in being rushed the hospital. My wife just handed the EMT's my locked phone and they did all the rest. All first responders are trained to access the emergency info on a locked phone. Because of my health issues I am never without my phone.

Full Membership

by Andiek11 - 2024-06-21 17:46:11

I decided to get a couple of medical alert braclets after I got my PM figuring I now had enough qualifying issues to warrent one (Left arm restrictions due to possibly lymphodena and my PM on my right side).  I wear it just aboe my sports watch on my left wrist and since it is a silicon band with metal face, it pretty much stays in place and is readily visible.  I hope never to have to test if my theory of visibility is correct, but I feel a bit more comfortable with this low tech safety check.

Bracelets and dog tags

by Stache - 2024-06-22 22:49:34

I have two bracelets and dog tags.  I wear my dog tags all the time with contact info and pacer model and serial number.  For me, they paid off this past February when my pacer was turned down too low and I went into cardiac arrest in the hospital.  I was quickly taken to the ER where the medical staff found my dog tags and knew I had a dual chamber pacer and model so they could hook me up to the proper machine and restart me.  The ER team thanked me for having the data they didn't have in an emergency where time matters.  Never ASSUME medical has your pacer information.

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by BradyJohn - 2024-06-22 23:54:02

Roadid. 

I put mine on every day,  it's just part of getting dressed. 

You never know when the information may help someone save your life. 

Cheers, 

John 

Watch ID

by Runsalot - 2024-06-23 09:02:20

I don't have my wallet with me every minute of the day with my pacemaker ID card but I do wear my garmin watch 24/7 except when swimming. So I decided to purchase the RoadID bracelet that attaches to my watch band. The process for ordering was simple and ez and it came in the mail in a matter of a couple of days. I hardly notice it's there and now my wife doesnt worry I when I am out biking and running because along with my pacemaker information it has her name and cell number as contact information.