Medical ID bracelet/ jewelry contains vital information about your medical condition. The Medical ID jewelry usually is made of stainless steel and the information on it is custom-engraved. Medical ID jewelry comes in the form of bracelets, necklaces and pendants and it look fashionable too.
For people with allergies, Medical ID jewelry can prove to be life saving, especially during life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, which can cause low-blood pressure, loss of consciousness and even death.
When Should you wear Medical ID Jewelry?
It is recommended to wear Medical ID jewelry all the time. However, it is very important to wear it while traveling or in situations where you can develop allergy, such as while eating out
Why Should you Wear Medical ID Jewelry?
Here are the reasons for wearing medical alert jewelry:
- Medical ID jewelry conveys information when you cannot speak: Allergies can cause symptoms such as dizziness, unconsciousness, and breathlessness. In such conditions, when you are unable to speak, medical ID can convey important information
- Medical Personnel are trained to look for Medical IDs: Most medical personnel are trained to look for medical IDs during emergencies
- Medical ID prevents misdiagnosis: A medical ID conveys information accurately and this can prevent medical misdiagnosis. This can enable you to receive a proper treatment
Medical ID jewelry can also help a passerby or respondent to call the emergency number engraved on the medical ID.
What information should Medical ID jewelry carry?
Before getting your medical ID jewelry, always consult your doctor who can give you the correct information about your medical condition. A medical ID jewelry can contain the following information:
- The list of allergies you have
- Emergency number
- Emergency contact number
- If the use of epinephrine is required
If you have nickel allergy, you can wear stainless steel or hypoallergenic medical ID jewelry. If you do not prefer wearing Medical ID jewelry, you make an ID card describing your allergies and keep it in your purse.
Make sure you wear your Medical ID before you step out of your house. It ensures you receive proper treatment and it can save your life too.
