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The
Importance of Medical ID Bracelets
 A
medical identification bracelet is a voice, speaking on behalf of an
individual when he or she is incapable of speech. Under emergency
circumstances, it is critical that emergency response teams be able to
quickly identify an individual’s medical condition
and allergies. Without proper ID, common
symptoms can be misdiagnosed and appropriate care is jeopardized and
delayed.
Wearing medical alert jewelry can
speed the assessments made by first responders, and healthcare professionals
agree that early identification of a medical condition or allergy can save
lives.
Harmful medical errors can be
avoided by simply wearing a brief description of a medical condition
engraved on a Medical ID bracelet or necklace. Guided by this
important information, emergency teams can immediately recognize a person’s
health condition and provide appropriate and time sensitive care.
Emergency first responders are trained to look for a Medical ID when coming
in contact with an individual.
Who should wear Medical ID jewelry?
Anyone living with a chronic or rare medical condition such as
diabetes, asthma, or a heart
condition; a person who is allergic
to certain foods, drugs or insects; and people who take multiple
medications or blood thinners. For all of these conditions as well as
others, medical alert jewelry is a vital accessory.
Anyone with the following conditions
should always wear Medical ID jewelry:
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ADD/ADHD
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Allergies
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia
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Anemia
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Ankylosing Spondylititis
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Asthma
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Autism
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Bariatic surgery patients
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Blood disorders
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Blood Thinners/aspirin
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Breathing Disorders
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Cerebral Palsy
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COPD
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Diabetes
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Emphysema
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Epilepsy, seizures
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Heart Disease
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Hearing, sight or mentally impaired
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Kidney Failure
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Multiple Medications
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Rare Disease
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Sickle Cell Anemia
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Special Needs Children
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Stroke Risk
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Transplant or Cancer Patient
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Tourette Syndrome
Medical id alert bracelets take several
different forms. Shown above is a medical id watch bracelet that can
be engraved on the reverse side with a person's medical condition and
personal information.
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