MED Alert Bracelets

If you are living with any kind of chronic or life-threatening medical condition, having a medical alert bracelet can be a lifesaver. If you are ever in a situation in which you are unable to care or speak for yourself, emergency responders can look at your medical alert bracelet for information on your condition. This will help them treat you quickly and effectively.

Identification

A medical alert bracelet should be worn at all times in case of an accident or complication with your medical condition. This bracelet has your primary medical condition engraved into it so it can be seen by anyone who comes to your aid.

Features

Your medical alert bracelet also has an emergency number for a 24-hour call center. When this emergency number is called, information on your medical conditions, medications, allergies, implanted devices, emergency contacts, insurance information and more are made available to health care providers.

Styles

Medical alert bracelets can come with a stainless steel chain, beaded chain, sports band or stretch band. The oval bracelet can be either gold or silver. There are many styles to choose from.

Options

Some companies allow you to engrave other information on your bracelet as well. This can include your blood type, faith, if you are an organ donor and if you are carrying a wallet card with additional information.

Benefits

Professionals that are trained to respond to emergencies such as when you call an ambulance, know to look for medical alert bracelets. If you are unconscious and unable to speak or respond, people caring for you can quickly learn about why you are unconscious, any allergies you have and other important information that can save your life

Resources

• Medic Alert
• American Medical ID
• Creative Medical ID