Question:
Medic Alert Bracelets

I have been reading about the ID bracelets, and didn't know I should do this. Could someone tell me what 'No Blind NG Tube, No NSAIDs' means? I have my first post-op visit with my surgeon Wednesday and will talk to him but this sounds like a good idea. Thanks for any help you can offer!    — jeannefitz (posted on February 15, 2009)

February 15, 2009
Hi there... When an NG tube is placed blindly (without aid of an Endoscopic camera to guide placement) you run the risk of misplacing the tube in the Lungs rather than in the stomach. It's especially risky for bariatric patients because of the altered shape of the stomach and can lead to a lot of complications if the tube is forced in. NSAID's are Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs such as Aspirin, Naproxen, Nabumetone, etc. Hope this helps. :-)
   — Elizabeth J.

February 15, 2009
Jeanne, Hi and congrats to you. The other answer here is absolutely right. The reason to tell ER and paramedics is in an emergency situation they may have to act fast to save your life so any info on that ID bracelet is of utmost importance. No NSAIDS=naproxen, advil, ibuprofen, etc. Hope this helped you. Good Luck and God Bless, vinnigirl, retired RN
   — vinnigirl

February 15, 2009
NSAIDS are non salysic anti inflammatory drugs... Salysic acid is aspirin...
   — lorannw

February 15, 2009
NSAIDs = Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Examples include ASA products (e.g. aspirin) and drugs like Ibuprofen (e.g. Motrin). They can all promote ulceration, which is a higher risk with the pouch than with a regular stomach (although they are always a risk there too, just lower risk). With a pouch post RNY you can have meds like Tylenol and Percocet, etc. Best to you, Mike RN
   — mountainmike