Road ID question for the EMT crowd: (Page 2)

Gaarryy - 2009-07-24 1:38 PM

do EMT's have access/ability/time to pull up a website while out on a call??  would be my question

I'll ask them we have quite a few pass through my  work,

Gaarryy - 2009-07-24 2:38 PM do EMT's have access/ability/time to pull up a website while out on a call??  would be my question

I'll ask them we have quite a few pass through my  work,

whollins - 2010-02-01 9:01 PM

Interesting thread.  I recently had a friend that had a bicycle accident and knocked herself unconscious for a few minutes.  A motorist stopped and called 911.  She had a ROAD ID tag on her shoe.  The fire dept & EMT's didn't find it.  They also did not find her cell phone or ID because they cut off her jersey and set it aside.  Luckily she came back pretty quickly and was able to provide her info.

I mentioned this incident to my neighbor who is a 20 year veteran in the local fire dept.  Interestingly enough he had no idea that ROAD ID existed.  He also had no idea that cyclist had pockets in their jersey that they carry their cell phone and ID.  He immediately shared this information with his squad.  

All of this prompted me to order a ROAD ID bracelet.  I showed it to him and he said the emergency information would be found when they went to check for a pulse.

Now when I see fireman out at the grocery store or eating out at a restaurant I approach them and tell them the story of my friend and ask if they knew cyclist carry their call phone and ID in their rear pockets.  None of them to date have known that cyclist have pockets in their jersey or that we carry ID. They all seem appreciate of the info I provided them and say they will pass the word along.

So it's up to all of us to spread the word one fireman at a time.
 

AdventureBear - 2010-02-01 11:17 PM
 Thanks for this info! Time for a massive education campaign.

I've told every crew I come in contact with, every training I go to, and my EMT class that spread to the four corners. Never thought to mention cycling jerseys, though, but we have a massive cycling event around here that most of the local departments help with in some way, so I would guess most of them already know.

KCD1974 - 2010-02-01 9:01 PM After reading this...I think I'm leaning toward ordering the dog tag style....

The bracelets seem too wide 1" anyone that owns one feel free to comment.....(Please)

Plus I would assume that most medical folks check your neck as that is were many carry medical id infor correct?

Thanks for you help.... 

whollins - 2010-02-01 9:39 PM I have the elite band. It's no different than wearing a watch. It just becomes part of your outfit/routine before you go out to train each day. I opted for the upgrade to the elite because I thought the rubber band material would be easier to clean/maintain vs. the material on the standard version. I live in the desert so it may not be an issue in cooler climates.

KCD1974 - 2010-02-02 12:01 AM After reading this...I think I'm leaning toward ordering the dog tag style....

The bracelets seem too wide 1" anyone that owns one feel free to comment.....(Please)

Plus I would assume that most medical folks check your neck as that is were many carry medical id infor correct?

Thanks for you help.... 

CyborgQueen - 2010-02-02 12:39 AM

Dog tags can get ripped off, the very first thing that EMT does is check for pulse, so hence why wrist bracelets is best. It's not that much better than a watch.  They do have the Elite one that's a bit thinner if you want to go that route.


On mine it says Cochlear Implants NO MRI. That's the very important thing since if there's a head injury, the first thing the hospital will do is MRI, hence why I needed to get it.

Silver_wlf - 2010-02-02 8:27 AM I have WAY more information on my dog tags than I do on my RoadID - but my brother bought my RoadID for me.  I love it - but with my dog tags I have "No Allergies", my blood type and "organ donor" on it.  As well as my name and phone number and two emergency numbers.  I often wear both - since my dog tags don't bother me at all and my RoadID is really comfortable.

KCD1974 - 2010-02-02 10:59 PM For those with the dog tag style...do you get one tag or two?

r1237h - 2010-02-03 4:51 PM I'd say it is apples and oranges. I have a Road ID because I don't have a medical alert tag. Don't need one.  But the medical alert doesn't usually have contact details, or do they? In any case, for those who don't have health problems, and have no need for a medical alert tag, the Road ID does the job.