Thursday, July 9, 2009

Medical emergency? Your bracelet will provide info to mmedics

MEDICAL ID: Wear it as jewellery- necessary in case of emergency!
Universal Medical ID UK was established to serve medical communities and people around the world by offering quality medical IDs which allow healthcare professionals to give prompt, precise diagnosis and treatment during an emergency. A medical ID provides information which could save your life in an emergency. With medical conditions, drug and food allergies, prescribed medicines and emergency contacts engraved onto the surface, a medical ID bracelet or necklace guides paramedics and doctors in giving you appropriate, timely diagnosis and treatment when you cannot speak for yourself.

Why are medical IDs critical?
• Medical IDs effectively communicate a person's needs during an emergency and can eliminate the guess work in treating a person who cannot communicate.
• If a person cannot speak for themselves, a brief description of medical facts engraved on a medical ID can ensure appropriate and timely care, eliminate trips to the hospital, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent minor emergencies from escalating.
• Medical IDs empower those living with chronic conditions or allergies and those taking a number of different medications to take control of their health.
• Medical IDs can reduce medical errors and reduce medical costs.
• A medical ID serves the same purpose as an SOS talisman, bracelet or necklace.
Who should wear a medical ID?
Medical identifications can be an unexpected benefit in an emergency. Anyone living with chronic or rare medical conditions; people with allergies such as food, drug or insect; and those taking multiple medicines or blood thinners benefit from wearing a medical ID.
Below is a list of some of the conditions and circumstances that warrant wearing a medical ID:
• Diabetes
• Cardiac problems and implants (angina, atrial fibrillation, pacemakers)
• Treatment with anticoagulants (warfarin)
• Drug allergies
• Food allergies (such as peanut)
• Insect allergies (such as bee stings)
• Alzheimer's disease, memory impairments
• Hypertension
• Stroke risk
• Pulmonary conditions (asthma, COPD)
• Kidney failure
• Emphysema, breathing disorders
• Anaemia, blood disorders • Epilepsy, seizure disorders
• Hearing, visual or mental impairments
• Children with special needs (Autism)
• Tourette Syndrome
• Surgery, transplant and cancer patients
• Clinical trial participation
• People taking multiple medicines
• Rare disease/Blood Type
• Sickle Cell Anaemia
• Caregivers
• Gastric Bypass Surgery

Read more about this at: http://www.universalmedicalid.co.uk/uk/frequent.php

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