Med Alert BraceletsIf you have a medical alert or other health condition, awareness is key to maintain your overall safety. In case of a medical emergency, you want people to be aware of what the emergency is. This awareness can also help others to understand how to respond should you be experiencing a potential emergency.

Fortunately, Mediband makes it easy for you to get the exact message you need based on your specific condition. The company's easy-to-use site allows you to customise your med alert bracelet to display exactly what you need to say. That way, there's no confusion about your specific condition or medical concern.

Of course, there are a few best practices for your custom wristband to ensure you’re displaying the best possible message. Do you know what the best practices are for your med alert bracelet? Have a look at our guide to make sure you’re sending the right message – just in case there’s an emergency.

Be Direct & Clear

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There should be no question to your specific medical diagnosis – and potential treatment or emergency response.

For example, if you’re allergic to peanuts, you want it to be clear that you may be experiencing anaphylactic shock if you eat or are exposed to peanuts. Look at these 2 options:

1. Peanut Allergy

2. Peanut Allergy: Use Epi Pen!

While both of these messages indicate an allergy to peanuts, which one will help the most in an emergency? Answer number 2 helps people know to use your epi pen if you’re experiencing anaphylactic shock and can’t respond.

Remember, the more direct and clear your message, the better. Med alert bracelets from Mediband make this customisation simple with multiple line options to add even more text. That way, you can be sure you’re giving as much information as possible.  The correct information is very important in medical emergencies - this is why resuscitation councils world-wide, from  ANZCOR (Australian and New Zealand), and European Resuscitation Council (ERC) recommend checking for medical ID as one of the General Principals in Emergency Management.

Be Clear About Emergency Contacts

Med Alert BraceletsIn an emergency situation, you want to make sure that the right people are alerted if you can’t speak for yourself. That’s exactly how you should conceive of your own medical alert bracelet. Its job is to help communicate for you if you can’t. Accordingly, you need to be clear about the emergency personnel people should contact if you can’t communicate.  This is covered in more detail in the origin of the medical alert symbol.

In some situations, contacting EMS may not be necessary. For example, if you suffer from epilepsy, you may not require a 000 call if you experience a seizure. A bracelet that reads “Epilepsy: Call Parent at [number]” can alert the public to call a parent or guardian instead of immediately calling EMS. In this example, the guardian can help you identify whether or not the situation is serious enough to merit additional medical intervention.

Customise to Your Precise Medical Needs

med alert braceletsThe good news with silicone medical ID jewellery is that they are highly customisable. Companies such as Mediband make it very simple to design a bracelet with a custom message specific to your situation. That way, you can rest assured that your precise medical condition and related needs are displayed on your bracelet.

There’s no reason to compromise when it comes to alerting people to your potential medical emergency. Despite the danger and risk associated with this, many people still opt to wear ID bracelets, ID wallet cards or necklaces that don’t give enough information.

Why would you risk your safety like this when you don’t have to?

Get Your Customised Med Alert Bracelets Today

Mediband’s line of customisable med alert bracelets allows you to put the message you need on a comfortable and affordable bracelet. Options can allow you to wear a colour that you like – with the text you need for a proper medical alert.

If you suffer from a potentially dangerous condition or medical diagnosis, your safety is the most important part of your life. Don’t compromise this safety with an unclear or confusing bracelet. Instead, opt for Mediband to get the custom medical alert bracelet you can design to meet your exact needs.