In moments of crisis, every second counts. For individuals with health conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, allergies or epilepsy, prompt and accurate medical intervention can be life-saving. One simple yet powerful tool that helps communicate this crucial information in an emergency is a medical alert bracelet.
Things Engraved offers customizable medical alert bracelets, allowing people with health conditions or their caregivers to engrave personalized vital information on it. This blog post will explore various benefits of wearing a medic alert bracelet, its uses, and additional advice on how to utilize those simple yet powerful tools with customization.
Key Reasons for Wearing a Medical Alert Bracelet
There are key reasons as to why wearing a medical alert bracelet is not only beneficial, but oftentimes, vital inemergency situations. If you or your loved one have any of the health conditions listed below, we highly recommend getting a customized medic alert bracelet engraved with all the necessary information (we will further discuss this later in the article).
Diabetes Management and Safety
Living with diabetes means that a person is facing the risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia on a daily basis. In case of emergency, a medic alert bracelet can serve as a beacon, providing vital information about the health condition of the person, such as insulin dependency, current medications, and emergency contact details, ensuring prompt and appropriate care during critical moments. In the case of a serious incident where you’re not able to communicate, it is essential for emergency personnel to understand what may be going on.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support
One of the key symptoms of Alzheimer’s is regularly being confused, disorientated, and wandering. These symptoms pose a significant risk to people living with this condition. Medical alert bracelets can be used to identify the wearer. Information about the person’s health condition, contact details for caregivers, and clear instructions engraved on a bracelet ensure that, in case of an emergency, the person with Alzheimer’s will safely return to his/her loved ones. If someone you love suffers from this condition, a medical alert bracelet containing all the information will give you peace of mind. If you don’t believe your person will keep a medic bracelet on, we suggest getting them an engraved dog tag containing the same information, since it may be less likely for the person to remove.
Allergy Management and Prevention
People can be allergic to a lot of things, but most dangerously, food and medications. In the case where someone is having an allergic reaction and are having trouble breathing, it can be hard for them to communicate. If emergency personnel arrive on a scene where someone is actively having an anaphylactic reaction, a medical bracelet could also include the information about an EpiPen, for example, “check the backpack for Epipen”.
In the case where someone has had an accident or non-allergy related incident, that has rendered them unable to communicate, a medical alert bracelet that identifies allergies is essential. For example, someone who has had a heart attack, but has a penicillin allergy will need to be treated differently.
Epilepsy Seizure Preparedness
In a situation where someone is having an epilepsy related seizure, a medical alert bracelet will alert bystanders about the wearer’s condition and will allow them to act accordingly. When a person is having a seizure, they aren’t able to communicate. First responders will be helped immensely by knowing that the seizure is a regular occurance, rather than being induced by something else. This would clear up any confusion and allow bystanders to act fast.
Hearing Impairment
A medical alert bracelet worn by a person with hearing impairment can help others find the best way to communicate with a patient. To better demonstrate the role of a medical bracelet, let’s hear Emma’s story:
Born with profound hearing loss, Emma relies on her medical alert bracelet as a crucial communication tool. During a bustling marketplace visit, Emma faced imminent danger as chaos erupted around her. Thankfully, a passerby recognized her bracelet, containing essential information about her hearing impairment and emergency contacts and guided her to safety.
**I still don’t understand what happened in this story – did she get lost and not know how to react?
If you encounter someone wearing such a bracelet, it’s essential to take note of it and approach the individual with care and assistance. It could mean the difference between confusion and clarity, danger and safety, for someone like Emma and others facing similar challenges.
Blood Thinners
People who take blood thinners on a regular basis may experience excessive bleeding in potentially life-threatening situations such as a fall or car accident. Wearing a medical bracelet displaying the name of the medication they are taking will alert first responders and, therefore, enable them to treat the individual properly.
Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which the person’s airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. A medical alert bracelet can save a patient’s life in an emergency, as they could be unable to communicate or be unresponsive. Thanks to a bracelet, the first responders and emergency services will be able to diagnose the medical condition rapidly and accurately.
Customizing Your Medical Alert Bracelet
Essential Information to Include on a medical bracelet (according to the needs of an individual):
- Name
- Emergency contact number
- Specific medical conditions
- Allergies
- Medications
- Physician’s contact information
- Special instructions and considerations
- Language preferences
- Mobility issues
- A Final Note from Things Engraved
A medical alert bracelet can provide peace of mind to family members and caregivers, knowing that their loved one is accounted for and safe. It can also provide a sense of security, knowing that the patient is receiving the best possible care in the event of an emergency.
Things Engraved realizes the importance of safety for individuals with health conditions and offers customizable medical alert bracelets available for delivery all over Canada. Contact us today and get peace of mind right away!