Don’t sneeze at the humble wristband

When the sun is out and the flowers are in full bloom, Spring may be in the air but so is the pollen. So while the rest of us are coming out to play, allergy and asthma sufferers feel it the most.

For allergy and asthma sufferers with serious conditions, it is extremely important to take precautions and communicate their condition to medical practitioners. If neglected, the consequences may be devastating.

Communicating medical conditions and medical history is not always easy. What basic information should be made public? How to maintain consistent updates to your medical history? This can all be difficult especially if you travel or change practitioners/hospitals.

Most sufferers will wear their most basic and important details on their wrist, as they know, medical ID bracelets are the first thing that paramedics and medical staff look for in an emergency. Did you know that due to costs, comfort factor and because some people are allergic to metal, these bracelets are now available in the form of silicon?

Silicon is hypo-allergenic, lightweight, and won’t stain or rust. Silicon has become the choice for the active allergy sufferers and children alike. Mediband is the Australian company that pioneered this sector and now caters for the biggest range of medical conditions on the market, with the option to create your own specific band.

With global reach including the US, UK and France, a global awareness initiative to inform and educate medical personnel, Mediband is recognised throughout the world as the medical ID bracelet of choice.

Mediband will soon be introducing an online database for their members aptly called MedibandPlus where vital medical history and records are stored on a secure site. Access to private information is only by registered medical practitioners and hospitals, where it is password and membership code protected. This means that your medical record is not dependent on internal communication between hospitals/surgeries and it can be updated anytime, anywhere throughout the world. MedibandPlus will also send health alerts to your family and loved ones should the need arise.

Whilst not all medical conditions are life threatening, it’s good to know that you have instructions on hand (pardon the pun) for those who can help you.

(Source: Mediband: September 2009)