Medic Alert Bracelet
I have been a member, and worn a bracelet, of Medic Alert since I was 12 and we learned I am deathly allergic to penicillin. That was when I got a shot and immediately went into anaphylactic shock. My heart stopped and I was clinically dead for 15 minutes. They said it was a good thing it was a shot and I was at the hospital instead of at home with pills. Anyway...
Since my surgery I have not yet sent my emblem in for re-engraving but I have updated my information in the system. Since the Medic Alert bracelet has a phone number and ID number, any medical provider can call and get the details of your medical history.
They have phone numbers on file for my primary, my surgeon and my family members to notify in case of emergency. They also have a list of any medications and dosage as well as the info about my surgery, including the date. Also, I am able to adjust my information as medications have been removed or changed and/or medical conditions change. For the surgery I just put the type, no blind NG tube and no NSAIDS.
From what I've been told, in an emergency requiring an NG tube, it won't matter about the surgery. They are going to be more concerned with establishing an airway than damaging the pouch. And, since they do know what they are doing, the chances of a pouch rupture from an NG tube is almost nil.
Unlike the generic bracelet you can buy and have engraved, the Medic Alert foundation can provide much more information in the event you are unable to speak for yourself in an emergency. To me, it is well worth the annual fee.
My bracelet is a very pretty two toned emblem, gold and silver. Very understated but medical personnel always notice it and either check it or ask about it. I have even had them inquire about my bracelet in social situations so I know it is not going to be missed in an emergency because that is when they are really looking for this type of thing.
I also have a card that I carry in my wallet. It has the phone number and my MA ID number as well as the most important information concerning my medical needs. This card is reprinted and mailed to me anytime I update my information with MA.
I know this is long but I hope it's helpful.
Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom
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Being a paramedic for over 15 yrs, I totally agree that a medic alert tag is one of the first things I notice. They are getting a little harder to identify now because they make actually attractive ones but they are still identifiable(sp?) to EMS and ER people. For EMS, put any major med conditions(heart, breathing, seizure, etc) and if possible (some like myself, take many meds) your meds (especially like Coumadin, a blood thinner)......for us the WLS isn't an issue because we don't do NG tubes and I would hope that we wouldn't be anywhere near the pouch when we put down an ET tube to breathe for you.....serious allergies to meds is also important.....I would recommend the medic alert brand like Susan said because they have a detailed databank where ER staff can get any info that you want them to know................Sorry about being long winded.....just passionate about some things...............
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Hope you have a great weekend too! 
I found the information that they said was needed in the main forum. But I have other allergies. So thoughs as well have to be listed. 
Good morning diane! I guess it's a guy thing, but I have been looking at Medical Alert Dog Tags. I have to agree with Susan about what to put on there though. Othere thah that, I have no idea!
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