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Medical Alert Jewelry: A Life Saving Fashion Statement

admin December 20, 2010

No one really wants to be labeled as “different.” And certainly, no one wants to create that label and apply it to him or herself. But many medical conditions require some form of identification indicating that such a condition exists and must be considered in the case of an emergency. Thus, millions of people with hundreds of medical conditions must advertise that fact simply to protect themselves. For many, jewelry is the chosen medium.

Fact: Up to 15% of the population of the United States could experience a life-threatening reaction to foods, drugs, insect bites or latex.

Fact: Many diabetics suffering from hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) have been mistakenly identified as being drunk.

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CBS News report on My-Med and My-ID

admin November 3, 2010
MY-BANDS® medical and identification wristbands or bracelets are featured in this segment on the news! CBS explains the wristbands or bracelets can save your life! MY-MED holds personal medical information from allergies, medications, surgeries, doctors,family history & medical records. MY-ID holds vital…
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Emergency Medical Care : How to Treat an Open Fracture During First Aid

admin October 18, 2010

When dealing with an open fracture, the first consideration is to control the bleeding, after which the site can be wrapped without cutting off circulation. Discover how to make a splint to make the patient more comfortable with help from an emergency medical technician in this free video on treating open fractures. Expert: Rebecca Boutin Bio: Rebecca Boutin has worked for the city of Westfield, Mass. as an emergency medical technician, paramedic and firefighter since 1999. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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A Medical Alert Necklace Could Save Your Life

admin October 15, 2010

Many people have medical conditions that could have a profound effect in life or death situations. Without proper notification, emergency responders may not know about these conditions. If a person is treated incorrectly during a medical emergency, this could cost them their lives. If you have one of these specific medical conditions, it is absolutely vital that you make sure that first responders are aware of this.

You may be thinking that you would simply be able to tell the paramedics about your condition. However, in most medical emergency instances, the patient will not be able to respond to questions from the first responders. If you are unconscious or you have been injured, you may not be able to respond at all. In these cases, it is vital that you have a way to alert paramedics to the medical conditions you may have.

This is where a medical alert necklace comes into play. These simple, yet vital necklaces can be the difference between life and death for you. There are numerous medical conditions that a first responder would need to know about. While any of these could be included on medical alert necklaces, here is one example of how they could save your life.

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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Medical Alert Necklace

admin October 15, 2010

Part of making sure your life is safe during a medical emergency is by wearing a proper medical alert necklace. These small, but crucial, bits of identification can make sure that paramedics and physicians know how to properly diagnose and treat your emergency. However, medical alert necklaces are not what they used to be.

Nowadays, you will be able to choose from necklaces that include style, personalization, and more. If you need a new necklace or you are picking out one for the first time, you can make the process quite simple. All you need to do is follow the five steps below to choose the right medical id necklace.

1. Think about what you need to alert. Whether you have an allergy, an illness, or a condition, you will need to consider what you will want to include on the necklace. It may be you simply need to include something and simple as a “penicillin allergy.” On the other hand, you may need more detailed information included, such as what types of medications you currently take, what type of medical condition you have, or what type of treatment must be avoided. By knowing what type of information you need included, you will be better prepared to choose the right medical alert necklace to accommodate the information.

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Silver Lockets are Affordable Luxuries

admin October 14, 2010

Lockets are beautiful pieces of jewelry, and they are even made more beautiful when they come in precious metals such as platinum and gold. However, it is understandable that not everyone can afford them in that form because platinum and gold are expensive. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a wonderful locket even with budget constraints. You can still enjoy the stunning craftsmanship of a locket without spending too much money if you buy silver lockets.

Silver lockets are the more affordable alternative of platinum and gold lockets, but they are no less exquisite. Although having a smaller value, silver is still a precious metal, and that makes silver lockets both excellent gifts and investments for people limited by a particular budget.

If you are thinking of giving away silver lockets as gifts, choose ones with elegant designs. Silver lockets with intricate detailing performed by skilled craftsmen look more expensive than those made of the same material but created by people with lesser skills. Sometimes, silver lockets that have unique shapes and structure with the delicate engravings can look far more luxurious than platinum and gold lockets with plain or common designs.

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Emergency Medical Care : How to Lift & Move Patients

admin October 14, 2010

There are many types of emergency lifts and carriers that a responder can form, but a patient who is not suspected of having a C spine injury can be moved by placing the arms under the shoulders and armpits. Discover how to use care when lifting a patient with help from an emergency medical technician in this free video on moving patients.

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