Don't forget to bring ID!

[MommyBird]

The "electronic" or "regular" RoadID debate has been hashed out many times on a triathlon forum that I frequent. There also happens to be several EMT's that post on that forum, and all of them stated that it would be very unlikely that an EMT (or any other emergency responder) would stop everything to make a phone call for more info...especially in a critical situation. They all suggested to go with the regular WRIST band, as that is the spot most likely to be checked first...yes, the wrist/ankle/shoe/dogtag ID thing was also debated.

OK, it is good to know the EMT's suggested location.
Now..what is the most helpful information to include on the tag?

Is there already a "What's on your Road ID?" thread.
If not, maybe we should start one.

[Tri Girl]

On the RoadID site they suggest some things to put on there.
Here's what's on mine if you're interested as an example.

First and last name, year of birth
city, state and home phone with area code (we travel fairly often and something could happen when I'm out of town)
husband's name and his cell phone #
asthmatic, NKA, NKDA (no known allergies, no known drug allergies)
blood type, organ donor


My last line is personal: it says: Catholic- call a priest. If I'm dying I'd like my last rites at least. Morbid, but it's how I'd want my last moments to be taken care of.

If you have more medical history, you may want to include more pertinent info. You can have 6 lines of info.