Medical Wallet Card: A Lifesaver In An Emergency

Additionally, there are millions of elderly people in the United States. With 47.8 million people over the age of 65, they are at a greater risk for falls, strokes, heart attacks and other emergencies.

This is why a Mediband wallet card can be a literal lifesaver.

In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the scenarios in which a Mediband card can mean the difference between life or death.

Those with Allergies

As we mentioned before, 32 million Americans have an allergy to a particular food. Other people may have an allergy to a variety of other things, such as grass or pet dander. That could cause them to go into anaphylactic shock at any moment.

Additionally, for many people, their entire spectrum of allergies is actually unknown unless they've received extensive testing. If they come into contact with a trigger, this could set off a life-threatening emergency.

Most people like to be independent. And in some cases, it's required. Adults don't typically walk around every single day accompanied by someone, much less accompanied by someone who knows about their allergies. Because of this, a Mediband wallet card, or a Mediband necklace or bracelet, can be imperative in saving their life.

Medical ID

If someone with a food allergy collapses due to the allergy, especially in an environment where they do not know anyone, identification is crucial. The identification card can help Good Samaritans know if the individual has an Epi-Pen on them or not. If they do, they may be able to locate it in time.

Additionally, when someone is suffering from a life-threatening allergy, they are often not in a position to give information about themselves. EMTs and first responders often need to know some background information about the individual.

How old are they? What is their date of birth? Are they taking any other medications? Do they have any other medical issues the first responders need to be aware of? Do they have a next-of-kin that can be contacted to let them know their loved one is in the hospital?

All of these questions are incredibly important and can be answered immediately with a Mediband wallet card or other identification material. For adults, keyrings with this information can be especially beneficial, as it is easy to locate within the person's belongings.

Children and Mediband Products

The Mediband products are fantastic for children, as they often cannot communicate their needs properly. If a child has a medical condition, such as allergies, epilepsy or other issue, chances are they cannot tell those who need to know things like what medicines they take daily or who to contact in an emergency.

All children should have an identification bracelet or necklace with custom information on it. It doesn't matter if your child has a medical condition or is on medication or not. Any parent can tell you that accidents can happen with children in the blink of an eye. New allergies can develop seemingly out of nowhere.

A custom Mediband bracelet can help for the times your child is not with you, such as when they're at school or participating in after school activities. As we stated above, it's not likely a child can rattle off their grandmother's phone number or the best number to reach you at work.

A Mediband bracelet or necklace, in addition to a wallet card, can give you peace of mind to know that they'll be taken care of in an emergency. Therefore you'll receive contact immediately. For kids who travel or live in a multi-lingual area, a Mediband ID with several languages is a must.

Mediband Products for Those with Chronic Illnesses

133 million people suffer from chronic illnesses. These can include a wide variety, from those that are managed by medication to those that have a severe impact on daily life.

A Mediband product can help those with chronic illnesses live a life that's much more independent. In some case, such as they fall, and they have a seizure or otherwise are unable to communicate during an emergency.  Then any one of the custom Mediband products can ensure the right information is given to first responders.

If the individual suffers from a particular illness, like asthma or epilepsy, they can also wear a band that simply says that. This lets others around them know their seizure or asthma attack is part of an ongoing issue.

For the Elderly

Most elderly individuals want to remain independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. A Mediband wallet card or Mediband necklace or bracelet allows them to do so.

Falling is one of the most common risks for the elderly, and it can cause serious harm. In fact, many elderly people die from broken bones sustained during a fall. With a Mediband wallet or Mediband bracelet or necklace, first responders will know what to provide for the person. This is especially the case if they are unable to verbally respond or answer questions.

Mediband's Range of Helpful Products

As you can see, Medibands can mean be the difference between life or death for some individuals. Mediband's  range of products and accessories can provide you with peace of mind. Whether for yourself or a loved one, it is a worthy investment.

We also have a range of products for helping managing children's help, including FeverMates, which can make taking your child's temperature simple. No more fussing and arguments, and you'll get an easy and accurate read to help you manage your child's health.