Medical ID Bracelet

What is the most important information to put on a medical ID bracelet? Pacemaker for sure, but what else? I am on Xarelto (anticoagulant) too for afib so I will include that.

Appreciate your thoughts.

7 Comments

medical bracelet

by Hope - 2013-04-16 02:04:21

Hi! There are different opinions about wearing a bracelet or not, as well as different opinions about what: info to include if you do. Mine simply states I am a heart patient. I am that for life now, so
it is permanent info. Other info that is subject to change, like medications, I keep written down separately. I also carry my device info card. Hope this helps you a little in your decision. Hopeful Heart

Info

by dad4dds - 2013-04-16 02:04:53

Pacer/ICD meds allergies emergency contact info. I also have a UCB drive from med alert. You put all your info on it wear it. It will work on any comp in hospitals. You can also ingrave some info. on the outside.

Where can I get ID bracelet - UK

by blmom - 2013-04-16 08:04:44

Hi do you know where best to buy the bracelet - my son is just turned 18 and had his first PM fitted last week - so a young trendy braclet would be nice. thx

uk too

by kimbo - 2013-04-16 09:04:35

hi blmom im in the uk and had my pm done 1st march i got my id braclet from the id company they have so much choice mine is very pretty got little hearts making the chain link and engraved very clearly im sure your son will fine something from this company quality and excellent customer service ordered mine on friday lunch time was here next day well impressed i will put the website link below you may need to type it in your search bar.
hope this helps.
http://www.theidbandco.com/Home.aspx

kimbo

Wondering the same thing

by Deppygore - 2013-04-16 11:04:51

Hi, I'm glad you posted this as I've been wondering the same thing. I don't have meds but am not sure if my EPs name and # should go on it, as well as the type of pm since mine is MRI conditional. The wallet card isn't enough for me. The poor EMT would have to dig through the diaper bag to find my wallet. :)

Another point of view

by IAN MC - 2013-04-17 11:04:35

Complete waste of time. Don't put anything on it , better still don't get one at all (unless you are keen to increase the profits of the bracelet manufacturers !)

I am sill waiting foe someone to send a post on here saying " I was so glad I was wearing my bracelet because ............... "

Ian bracelet-free and happy !

Medical ID bracelet

by t2s42 - 2013-04-17 12:04:48

I am going to first appt. at the Pacemaker Clinic tomorrow morning and I will ask. I will also ask my retired fireman friend.

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