Medic Alert Bracelets

[justilou]

Is it true that we have to wear medic alert bracelets afterwards???

[Mich-D]

I don't. However, it might be a good idea to carry something that indicates No NSAIDs.

[Lee6Lee]

I understand that, if we have to be intubated, it has to be smaller because of the sleeve. I've considered a medic bracelet, but wouldn't want it to be obvious. Maybe I should be microchipped. Just kidding!

[ACE]

I have been thinking of getting one for sleeve because of the no NSAID s rule and the smaller stomach and intibation issues but you dont HAVE to

[Jeni1005]

My dr recommends one that says No blind NG tubes, fluid limit 60 cc or less and no NSAIDS. Have looked at some online and they have really cool ones now that don't even look like a medic alert bracelet unless you look closely. Also have a card I carry by my drivers license in my wallet.

[Ann2]

Medic ID Fashions:

https://medicalidfashions.com/?gclid...FRJk7Aod2xsA9g

[char602]

Product Catalog | MedicAlert Foundation

I think better safe than sorry. They have plenty that don't seem super obvious to me. I plan on ingesting in one.

[duane]

What would a sleeve put on the bracelet?

[char602]

No blind NG tubes, fluid limit 60 cc or less (>I hadn't heard that before) and no NSAIDS.

[terry1042]

Would the fluid limit be for drinking? I do not undetstand that one.

[char602]

That's a fair question. I'm not sure, but am going to email my doctor about this subject tomorrow.

[Ann2]

Good question, Terry. 60 ml is basically 2 ounces. I'm not sure how long it'll before I can drink more than 2 ounces at a slug. But I expect there'll come a time when I can.

[terry1042]

Thanks. Would like to understand the fluid question.

[jmw]

I think the "no blind NG tube" and "No NSAIDS" seem legit. But, the fluid restriction seems odd. If you are ingesting fluid by mouth, you are conscious and have minimal/no mouth injuries that would prohibit you from drinking as well as speaking. If you are conscious, you can explain why you can't drink a large amount of fluid at once. That seems unnecessary. Medical alert bracelets are intended to relay critical medical information that may affect treatment in the event that you can not convey the information. To me, that seems like, no blind NG tube is really the most critical portion. A one-time dosage of NSAIDS is really unlikely to cause irreparable harm, but the NG tube could. Just my, non-medical, opinion though.

[Terps]

I'm feeling pretty clueless. NSAIDS?? Blind NG tube I get. Are we really supposed to wear these things for life?