MEDICAL ID JEWELRY WHO SHOULD WEAR IT AND WHAT TO ENGRAVE.

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MEDICAL ID JEWELRY WHO SHOULD WEAR IT AND WHAT TO ENGRAVE

Why Wear Medical ID Jewelry? Many people feel confident in describing their medical conditions or allergies to a doctor, family member, or friend. However, in a medical emergency your ability to communicate may be deeply impacted. This can be a very dangerous situation. Medical ID jewelry allows individuals to be fully prepared with the information they need to provide to Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or first responders, so the proper treatment can be administered. On the next few pages, we’ll discuss the common conditions, medications, and allergies that should be listed on medical ID jewelry and what the jewelry’s engraving should state.

These conditions include, but are not limited to: Alzheimer’s Disease, Schizophrenia, Manic Depression, Hearing Impairment, and Autism. There are many conditions that may impair a person’s ability to communicate their medical needs. Conditions that often require patients to take medications include: Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPD, Angina, Congestive Heart Failure, Epilepsy, Lupus, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis.

Allergic to Insect Stings or Bites This can include, but is not limited to: bees, wasps, and ants. Allergic to Insect Stings or Bites This can include, but is not limited to: bees, wasps, and ants. Allergic to Particular Foods This can include, but is not limited to: peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, milk, wheat, and eggs. Allergic to Particular Foods This can include, but is not limited to: peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, milk, wheat, and eggs. Allergic to Particular Medications This can include, but is not limited to: penicillin, morphine, sulfa, aspirin, and cephalosporin. Allergic to Particular Medications This can include, but is not limited to: penicillin, morphine, sulfa, aspirin, and cephalosporin.

Other common conditions that make it a good idea to wear medical ID jewelry include: Lymphedema Gastric Bypass Patient Lap Band Patient Hemophilia Organ Transplant Patient Hypothyroidism On Blood Thinners On Multiple Medications Von Willebrand’s Pacemaker Stent Implant Vision Impaired

In Case of an Emergency While an elderly person may be in good health, it is still very important for them to wear medical ID jewelry if they have had past surgeries, such as having a pacemaker, that may affect the type of treatment the EMT should administered. Another critical aspect for the elderly is a list of their routine medications, such as those for blood pressure or cholesterol. These medications may negatively interact with others, so it’s valuable information that needs to provided to the medical technician.

Back to School It’s especially important for school-age children to wear medical ID jewelry listing any conditions, allergies, or medications they are taking, as well as emergency contact information.

What to Engrave Depending on your conditions and/or allergies, this is a general guideline of the information you will want to supply: FIRST AND LAST NAME MEDICAL CONDITION(S) FOOD OR DRUG ALLERGIES MEDICATIONS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Examples of Important Information Phillip Rojas Diabetes Type II Carol Karina Rojas Bee Stings Mom Carol Rojas Asthma Meds: QVAR Phil David Rojas Asthma No Penicillin Mom These are examples of the basic information you can have engraved. Remember, you can always have supplemental information that you carry in your wallet or backpack.

About Sticky Jewelry Since 2000, Lori Torman and her team at “StickyJ” have been personalizing gorgeous, quality jewelry, while providing exceptional customer service and attention to detail. Their extensive line of Medical ID Jewelry comes in a wide variety of styles to choose from, so you and your family will be not only safe, but fashionable as well. Please visit to view all Sticky Jewelry’s personalized pieces.