OK, first I want to say that I used to be an EMT, and I worked in the ER for several years. I understand that competent people can easily miss ID bracelets. However, I am REALLY frustrated that medics almost NEVER see mine. It says clearly, "Do not transport if stable", and is designed to prevent a trip to the ER every time I have a seizure in public (which happens every few months).
Also, my service dog has detailed instructions and info in a pocket in her vest. So, you'd think there would be no excuse. Yet, generally speaking, if no one points these things out, they are almost always missed. I woke up the other day to a medic trying to start an IV when I was just having a routine seizure. Had he read my info, he would have known exactly what was going on.
Again, I'm not criticizing the medics. I know first-hand how easy it is to miss this.
So, I'm thinking that what I want is an ID bracelet on which I can activate a flashing light when I am about to have a seizure. I've looked around and found nothing of the sort. The only things I have found are gaudy lighted bracelets - nothing I could wear to business meetings. I'm about ready to design my own, but I would rather just buy one.
Anyone know about such a thing?
Also, my service dog has detailed instructions and info in a pocket in her vest. So, you'd think there would be no excuse. Yet, generally speaking, if no one points these things out, they are almost always missed. I woke up the other day to a medic trying to start an IV when I was just having a routine seizure. Had he read my info, he would have known exactly what was going on.
Again, I'm not criticizing the medics. I know first-hand how easy it is to miss this.
So, I'm thinking that what I want is an ID bracelet on which I can activate a flashing light when I am about to have a seizure. I've looked around and found nothing of the sort. The only things I have found are gaudy lighted bracelets - nothing I could wear to business meetings. I'm about ready to design my own, but I would rather just buy one.
Anyone know about such a thing?