Road ID question for the EMT crowd: (Page 4)

RacerRik - 2010-03-12 4:51 AM

It would seem then, that the RoadID is more suited for people with some special medical condition and not so much for the average healthy person not missing any organs or suffering from some disease. Other than the fact that it helps provide the hospital with the cute nurses some numbers to call and say, "hey, we have this injured/dead dude here we need you to come sign papers for and prove we are gonna get paid for the care we have given."

bzgl40 - 2010-03-12 6:24 AM  I go out running all the time on my own and typically with no id.  So, say I get hit and put into the hospital and I'm in a coma for a few days?  OK, so I am reaching here, but this is exactly why they created the Road ID I believe.  Now at least my partner can be contacted.

RacerRik - 2010-03-12 4:51 AM

It would seem then, that the RoadID is more suited for people with some special medical condition and not so much for the average healthy person not missing any organs or suffering from some disease. Other than the fact that it helps provide the hospital with the cute nurses some numbers to call and say, "hey, we have this injured/dead dude here we need you to come sign papers for and prove we are gonna get paid for the care we have given."

MelH - 2010-03-12 12:29 PM
^THIS


I am unnaturally paranoid about getting amnesia and wandering around Timbuktu without any clue of who I am, and not knowing who to call for help... I've read one to many Reader's Digest stories I think...

If I'm unconscious or confused about who/where I am - someone please call my wife!!!



(btw - I started this thread almost a year ago!  Proud it still has legs! lol!)

RacerRik - 2010-03-12 4:51 AM



It would seem then, that the RoadID is more suited for people with some special medical condition and not so much for the average healthy person not missing any organs or suffering from some disease. Other than the fact that it helps provide the hospital with the cute nurses some numbers to call and say, "hey, we have this injured/dead dude here we need you to come sign papers for and prove we are gonna get paid for the care we have given."

Roadie gal - 2010-03-13 3:30 PM When I worked in a hospital in downtown Detroit it was depressing to see how many people came in as John or Jane Doe. They couldn't tell us who they were because of injury, medical problems, drug intoxication, whatever. Some of them never got identified. Sad. The purpose of the Road ID is exactly that: to be able to identify you if you can't tell us. If we can contact someone, we can find out not only who you are, but possibly the best way to care for you in the quickest amount of time. The Road ID is going to be more helpful to the ER people than the first responders. They don't have time to go sorting through your possible medical history (although allergies may be very useful to them), but the folks in the ER probably will... and it could save your life. BTW, the comment on getting paid is obnoxious. Having worked in ERs for over 25 years I can proudly say that everyone gets treated to the best of our abilities, regardless of their ability to pay. In fact, it's illegal to ask about financial resources before the person is triaged.

Polliwog - 2010-03-17 1:38 PM Does anyone know if either of the replacement road IDs will fit on a Garmin 305 band?

Polliwog - 2010-03-17 2:35 PM Yep, I just called. They did not know the answer. Anybody out there figure out a way to mount one of the replacement ID plates onto the 305 band?

Polliwog - 2010-03-17 2:35 PM Yep, I just called. They did not know the answer. Anybody out there figure out a way to mount one of the replacement ID plates onto the 305 band?

Polliwog - 2010-03-17 3:14 PM LostSheep,
Thanks for checking. The "elite" plate is about a third of inch wider than the "sport" plate. Think that might be wide enough?