Hemophilia and The Importance of Medical ID

Sept. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Hemophilia is a rare hereditary disorder that impairs the body’s ability to stop the bleeding when a blood vessel breaks. People born with this disease have little to no clotting factor, which is a protein needed for normal blood clotting, that works with platelets to stop the bleeding.

Many individuals with hemophilia carry cards in their wallets that can inform others of their disorder in an emergency situation. While this is a good practice, doctors also recommend medical alert jewelry due to the severity of the disease. Wallets can become separated from a person in an accident, so it’s much better to have information that is attached to the body. If in an accident, one could pass out, which means they are unable to inform emergency personnel of their condition. It is essential that EMTs have this information immediately so that they can provide the proper lifesaving care as quickly as possible.

Children are especially at risk if they don’t have medical alert jewelry. Kids are very active whether on the swings at the playground or playing a game of soccer with friends, so they are more prone to accidents. Because parents won’t always be present on every outing, they need to make sure that their children carry medical information with them at all times. Having a medical bracelet or necklace is a smart idea because it will always be attached to the body, so adding this small accessory to everyday dress could potentially save a life.

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About Universal Medical Data
Universal Medical Data provides the most comprehensive integrated system of products and services that provide medical personnel with immediate knowledge of one’s medical conditions regardless of the situation to assure treatment can be given safely and effectively.  Universal Medical Data strives to ensure patient safety through a wide array of medical alert accessories, offering secure online storage of data and the most up-to-date software for personal health records.