All first responders are trained to look for medical alert bracelets during an emergency. A medical alert bracelet will speak for you when you cannot speak for yourself. It displays crucial information about medical conditions, allergies and medication. Now, newly designed bracelets with a paper insert compartment offer even more room for important health information.
Medical alert bracelets with a flip-open, stainless steel compartment can safely hold additional medical information for first responders. The small compartment easily opens and will hold a small strip of paper or cardboard. It is watertight, so you don’t have to worry about the paper becoming wet when you shower, bathe or swim.
Most bracelets come with a specially designed paper or cardboard insert that you can fill out with key health information. The bracelets with the paper insert steel compartments come in silicone, rubber and stainless steel bands. They are ideal for men or women.
Although most bracelets with paper insert compartments have a fairly straightforward design, there are a few enhancements that you might want to consider when making your decision.
A medical alert bracelet with a paper insert compartment is highly affordable. Once purchased, there are no additional charges such as a monthly subscription. You simply fill out the enclosed cardboard or paper insert and place it inside the compartment on the bracelet. Then, you can immediately start wearing the item.
No matter where you are in the world, first responders are trained to always check the patient for a medical alert bracelet or some other form of jewelry. The bracelet immediately lets the first responder know that you suffer from a serious medical condition or allergy. With the bracelet with a paper insert compartment, you can store even more valuable health history information for a first responder. The more information that medical personnel has about you, the greater their ability to properly care for you.
You can continue to simply wear a medical alert bracelet if you only have a singular condition and there are no additional health complications, but if your situation is more complicated, you might want to consider a bracelet with the insert compartment. The added space is a perfect location to write your medication list or name off your many conditions. You can also list your emergency contact information or your primary care physician.