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I'm trying to figure out what to put on mine and was wondering if an EMT or doctor would want to know if I was taking Zocor and Diovan/HCT.  Thoughts?

Not meaning to be different, but I just put all of my emergency contact info as well as pertinent medical information on a 3x5 card.  I taped it up with clear packing tape to waterproof it and shoved it into a shoe pocket on my running shoes.  No RoadID needed and I've got plenty of room to put all of my information on it.  When I go cycling outside (probably not again until March ), I just take both my drivers' license as well as insurance and credit card.

I use the ankle strap version, and use it on every run and ride.  I also like that it has an extra reflective strip, since I frequently run in the early morning / late evening.

I use the tag that velcro's around your laces that I got from Team-in-Training.  Filled it out with a Sharpie and now switch it from old to new shoes.  I also have one on my cycling shoes.

Information is pretty sparse: name + I.C.E contact information (home number and wife's cell phone).

Having something on you to identify who you are when you cannot is important ... it just doesn't have to be a $20+ road id.

I have the non-pocket one that attaches to my running shoe. I guess maybe I'll get another one for the bike now that I've gone clipless and don't use the same shoes for everything.

And, what's up with the complaining about prices, y'all? It's $20. And this time of year they have 10 percent discounts like crazy. It's not like it's a $2,000 bike! Most of us blow $20 on gels at the LBS. At least carry something. We don't want any unidentified people lost from BT forever.

I'm guessing EMTs and docs are concerned if you have drug allergies, are DNR, or have other serious medical conditions that might impact their treatment.  I'm guessing nut allergies won't come into play with most emergency medical care and, if you did have a massive allergic reaction, you'd certainly be in the right place with the right people.  

Anywhoo, I wear my wrist ID on every run/ride.  It DOB, contact info., NKDA, and organ donor.  Its a really cheap investment when something bad happens. 

NKDA and asthma would be great things to know if you were my patient.  If you had a severe asthma attack and weren't breathing (ie not moving any air so that I could hear breath sounds) knowing you had asthma would be helpful. Sure there are other ways to figure it out but why make us do the work!

Tom's right, the nut allergy wouldn't really matter in that situation.  I also agree with others about blood type, there's no need to add it.  Everyone will get O blood in the ER even if your thing says Type A.  The reason is a liability issue and many hospitals (in CA anyway) wouldn't trust that band.  They will always type you if you need blood, it only takes about 20-30 mins tops and you'll be getting O in the mean time.

Dave, EMT-P

Out of curiosity... do that look at that for DPA info? 

Unless you're a DNR, a DPA will not likely alter an EMT or paramedic's treatment.  It will though quite likely alter what they do in the ED and yes, they would look for that if they had some idea that one existed.

Just bought these from irondog.us. He's the same guy that made the triathlete wristbands from earlier.  He had them on eBay too, here's the link.  He only makes the dog tag type but they are 100% titanium and he gives you 2 for the same price Road Id charges for 1.  He doesn't have them posted on his site just yet so if you are interested let them know you are from BT and I'm sure he'll give a discount.  He has been really great in the past. 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330059417659&rd=1&rd=1

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