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
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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, well discuss the common
conditions, medications, and allergies that
should be listed on medical ID jewelry and what
the jewelrys engraving should state.
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There are many conditions that may impair a
persons ability to communicate their medical
needs.
These conditions include, but are not limited to
Alzheimers Disease, Schizophrenia, Manic
Depression, Hearing Impairment, and Autism.
Conditions that often require patients to take
medications include Diabetes, Hypertension,
Asthma, COPD, Angina, Congestive Heart Failure,
Epilepsy, Lupus, Parkinsons, and Multiple
Sclerosis.
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Allergic to Insect Stings or Bites This can
include, but is not limited to bees, wasps, and
ants.
Allergic to Particular Medications This can
include, but is not limited to penicillin,
morphine, sulfa, aspirin, and cephalosporin.
Allergic to Particular Foods This can include,
but is not limited to peanuts, tree nuts, fish,
shellfish, soy, milk, wheat, and eggs.
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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 Willebrands
• Pacemaker
• Stent Implant
• Vision Impaired

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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 its
valuable information that needs to provided to
the medical technician.
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Back to School
Its 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.
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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
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Examples of Important Information
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.
Carol Rojas Asthma Meds QVAR Phil 555-555-6789
Phillip Rojas Diabetes Type II Carol 555-555-1234
Karina Rojas Bee Stings Mom 555-555-1234
David Rojas Asthma No Penicillin Mom 555-555-1234
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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 www.stickyj.com to view all Sticky
Jewelrys personalized pieces.