Quote Originally Posted by FlyingScot View Post
ER nurse here. Blood type is totally unnecessary. We "type and cross" any trauma patient that comes in regardless of information provided on wallet cards or any ID/medical bracelet. If the patient needs immediate blood they are given O negative blood which is the universal donor type (we call it trauma blood). Medications, food or medicine allergies and significant past medical history are all that we need. Well, that and contact info.
ER doc here. 2+ on the above. Skip the blood type. Skip the cute sayings. The info that is the most helpful to us is medical problems, allergies and medications. Also put in as many contact numbers as possible.