Suggestions for medic alert bracelet
- by Pm
- 2016-04-29 04:04:22
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- 7 comments
Hi, just posted a couple questions, sent it off and remembered I have one more. Hope I'm not being a pain in the ....... I'm looking for suggestions on what exactly to have engraved on a medic alert bracelet. I've been advised to wear one and I'm not sure what to put on other than pacemaker. It's not something I can erase and start over. ( I have st.judes pm, PM 2240; RV -lead2088TC/52, and RA -lead 2088TC/46. Those are the model numbers. Any suggestions? Thanks once again.
7 Comments
similar opinion
by techiej - 2016-04-29 07:04:03
I wear a paracord bracelet with a plate that has the medic alert symbol and on the front says PACEMAKER, ALLERGIES, SEE WALLET as I have a number of allergies including to NSAID's.
I find that the paracord is more comfortable for me than a metal or leather bracelet.
Only comes off when showering or sleeping and my significant other is with me.
Get an Interactive RoadID
by valley01 - 2016-04-29 08:04:29
I have one and I have Pacemaker Evia DT-T and model # along with my emergency contact and phone number. The ID has a serial number and a phone number and website that First Responders can access to get all other medical information such as pacemaker lead details, medications, additional emergency contacts, etc. You imput all that information and you can access the website and update your information any time you need to. In an emergency you may not always be conscious and you may not always have your purse or wallet with you (or it may have become separated from you).
Best of advice ...
by oldearthworm - 2016-04-30 01:04:19
I'd work with the first responders ..what they say . goes ....''100% paced '' rather than ''pacemaker'' , IMO, makes more sense . but, that's me .... In the future there will be microchips imbedded in the bracelet ..
Medic Alert
by Glad18 - 2016-04-30 05:04:17
I think mainly has to mention the pacemaker. There are also people from Medic Alert who can recommend what they think should be mentioned. I suggest discussing it with them for opinion.
Take care
Thanks
by Pm - 2016-04-30 07:04:10
Thanks for all the feedback. ROBOPop, mentioning the leads was only for your info. I OBVIOUSLY have no need whatsoever to put that info on my bracelet. Contacting our fire dept is a good idea. Thanks. I agree with putting PACEMAKER on the front and on the back I would put the make, as the company would have to be contacted. For example, Medtronic or Boston, etc can't program my St. Judes. And then maybe my doctor/ and husbands number. Hope I'm not being a pain with all my questions which are probably obvious to you who have been living with a pm for years. Have a great, safe weekend.
Medic Alert Service
by Gina0101 - 2016-05-01 08:05:45
Hi...I too had this dilemma, more because my situation is still not 100% diagnosed and meds are constantly changing. Medic Alert has a service, not expensive...you put the important things, like pacemaker, on the bracelet and then their number and your member number...gives emts instant access to your meds, conditions, doctors, who to notify, etc. I have numerous medical field relatives and they all recommended this service. Hope this helps!
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My Opinion
by Artist - 2016-04-29 05:04:42
I am alone a great deal of time and support the wear of a medical alert bracelet since it is very possible that no one will be around to help me and interface with EMT personnel. I have also been advised by EMT personnel, to wear a plain medical alert bracelet and nothing that looks like jewelry and no pendants because they are too easy to overlook. The front of mine merely says pacemaker in bold print along with the medical alert symbol. The inside of the bracelet says see wallet card. That could be a problem if you do not have the card with you. But, as you say, engraving alot of information that could quickly be outdated is another problem. At least, my plain bracelet clearly identifies the fact that I have a PM. I got mine at a very reasonable price on ebay. They have many different vendors. My bracelet is very comfortable, durable and never comes off. It is washed when I shower. That way, I never have to remember to put it on. Some vendors offer up to 4 lines of free engraving.