1 MedicAlert Emblem Identification Training May 2008

2 Always check for MedicAlert ® identification 1. Check the neck, wrist or ankle. 2. Turn over the MedicAlert emblem 3. Call 24-hour Hotline for details

3 MedicAlert Products MedicAlert Member Products Available

Sample imitation products from jewelry stores, pharmacies or the web… Problems with the look-alike products: – Accuracy of data questionable – Information often outdated – No 24-hour telephone access – No electronic health record – No world-wide access; no translation available – No emergency responder education program. Be Aware of Imitations!

Emblems are assembled and engraved in Canada, subject to strict federal laws regarding materials (e.g. lead, nickel), and each product is vigorously stress- tested to make sure that it doesn’t break. 5 MedicAlert® is a Registered Trademark and Service Mark

6 Potential Emergency Conditions … Potential emergency situations where MedicAlert can speak on behalf of their member: Diabetes emergency Asthma attack Allergies / Anaphylaxis Confusion, Alzheimer’s Seizures Communication impairments: deaf, mute, too young, too old, language barriers (travel)

7 But did you also know… This patient is allergic to the drug that would normally be given to control severe seizures! This patient has received Streptokinaze in the last 6 months! Other examples Difficult intubation! Use fiberoptic intubation. This patient has an Implanted Defibrillator! Organ & tissue donation wishes on file. Do no perform an MRI, this patient has a clipped cerebral aneurysm! No anesthetic gas, no succinylcholine should be administered.