Emergency ID

[Blueberry]

I wonder how well the new RoadID interactive works - there's a 1-800 number to call, and you can constantly update your contact info/medical info. Would be great for someone like me who has procrastinated getting one since I seem to move every year or 2.

CA

[Veronica]

What got me thinking about it this weekend was silver's designs. I'm still pondering what I would be most comfortable wearing.

V.

[silver]

I wonder how well the new RoadID interactive works - there's a 1-800 number to call, and you can constantly update your contact info/medical info. Would be great for someone like me who has procrastinated getting one since I seem to move every year or 2.

CA

Mr. and I just got the interactive RoadID's. We haven't "tested" them yet, though. Hope we don't ever.

We both got the ankle bracelet. So I now wear both my silver runner's ID bracelet and the Road ID.

I was conscious when I had my wreck but I told the folks who got to me first that the info was in my bracelet in case I blacked out and then I told the EMT's when they got there too.

When Sam was killed we did not have his wife's cell phone number. That was the one number that we needed. the interactive ID doesn't have nay personal numbers on it. It has an 800 number that can be called and it has a web address. So if you were out on the streets you would have to rely on the 800 number. For me....Mr.'s cell phone number is in my silver ID bracelet. all other info can be obtained from Road ID (I hope). The contact sheet is quite comprehensive but the EMT's (first responders only get access to a limited amount) I assume that the hospital could get more of the info?

[KnottedYet]

I put my doc's phone number on my RoadID, so hopefully my whole medical record is available thru that.

[BadgerGirl]

I wonder how well the new RoadID interactive works - there's a 1-800 number to call, and you can constantly update your contact info/medical info. Would be great for someone like me who has procrastinated getting one since I seem to move every year or 2.

CA

I just purchased the Road ID interactive for this particular reason. I hated the thought of putting an address on my ankle bracelet that wouldn't be valid. That is how far I thought through that decision...

It turns out, I am really glad I got the interactive version. I can put up to 5 emergency contact persons in my file, I can tell the emergency crew what kind of medical conditions I have, it asks for your current medications, you can put up to five doctors phone numbers and information in the file, it asks for allergies, your blood type, and an option to add anything else you think is important. The EMTs/ Drs can listen to it over the phone (and it sounds very clear) or pull it up on the computer. You can also put a picture of yourself on the website too...I hate to think of the reason you would need to, but it is an option. In addition, you can put all of your health insurance information on the site. I don't know about you, but I regularly put my driver's license in my pocket, but never my insurance card.

The ankle ID is very comfortable...it has squishy foam (not too thick) and a velcro closure with reflective material on it. I forgot it was on. I chuckled after I took it off for the first time because the dye bled onto my ankle and I got the red colored ID. Almost thought I was bleeding for some reason!

I would seriously recommend you purchasing one. Go online to the website and check them out. They give you a demostration of the interactive version. And here is a coupon code for $1.00 off if you decide to get it. It is TAF5866 and this code is good through 12/31/08...so you have plenty of time to use it!

[KnottedYet]

might have to consider the interactive one next.

(SKnot, the one who actually HAS allergies to meds and NEEDS the ID, promptly lost his. sheesh.)

[snapdragen]

SKnot gets the belly tattoo! Can't lose that!

[KnottedYet]

Got the dog microchipped, can I do that to the kid?

[Eden]

Got the dog microchipped, can I do that to the kid?

ummmm actually there are pilot programs being tested right now with chipping humans with their medical records.........

[Trek420]

ummmm actually there are pilot programs being tested right now with chipping humans with their medical records.........

But there's also evidence that the radiation from the chips can cause cancer. I don't want my medical records chipped, I just wish I did not have to fill out my entire medical lifes history at each new doctors office. Why don't they have it on file?

[BadgerGirl]

Got the dog microchipped, can I do that to the kid?

He he, actually, you can get the kid microchipped. There are a few companies that do it!

[luv2ride94]

I think i am getting the interactive road ID, one of my doctors rides all the time and he actually is who told me about it. He says they are the smartest thing since sliced bread!

[silver]

I think i am getting the interactive road ID, one of my doctors rides all the time and he actually is who told me about it. He says they are the smartest thing since sliced bread!

Probably better for you than the belly tattoo

[luv2ride94]

ha.. I dont know i kinda like that idea

[silver]

ha.. I dont know i kinda like that idea

teenagers!!!!!

*secretly likes the idea too*