Medical ID?

[haliib 9]

I have recently seen people who have medical ID bracelets after WLS. Most common I have seen are "No Blind Intubation", and "No sugars or NSAIDS".

Are these common? My doctor hasnt said anything about it.

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[laney 172]

I had my surgery in August of 2016 and after reading another blog I thought best to get a medical I'd Bracelet. God forbid I am ever in an accident and not alert at least they would know about my surgery. Just like if you were diabetic or had a heart condition you would wear one. I feel better safe then sorry.

I got mine from RoadID. Look under gastric sleeve surgery ID bracelets.

[RJrocks 69]

I knew about the NSAIDs and sugar obviously, but the "blind intubation" is new to me. Interesting.

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@haliib I won't wear a 'no blind intubation' Bracelet because if I *need* an emergent airway, I don't care if they blow my stomach out getting one. Blind intubations aren't common and not having a patent airway and being hypoxic is life threatening and more important than preserving the integrity of my sleeve.

[Middus 491]

I have recently seen people who have medical ID bracelets after WLS. Most common I have seen are "No Blind Intubation", and "No sugars or NSAIDS".

Are these common? My doctor hasnt said anything about it.

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There are different types of intubation though. Perhaps a 'no blind NG intubation' bracelet', lest they delay in establishing a patent airway in the eventuality a respiratory obstruction.

As for NSAIDS, ER personnel are already cautious about administering them. But, if you want the IDs get them..

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Edited January 17, 2017 by Middus

[haliib 9]

@@haliib I won't wear a 'no blind intubation' Bracelet because if I *need* an emergent airway, I don't care if they blow my stomach out getting one. Blind intubations aren't common and not having a patent airway and being hypoxic is life threatening and more important than preserving the integrity of my sleeve.

That makes sense, thanks!

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[erica_ozzy73 241]

@@haliib I won't wear a 'no blind intubation' Bracelet because if I *need* an emergent airway, I don't care if they blow my stomach out getting one. Blind intubations aren't common and not having a patent airway and being hypoxic is life threatening and more important than preserving the integrity of my sleeve.

I'm with you!!...

I'd rather sort or LIVE and have an open airway lol

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