Required information on Medical Bracelet

[Myta]

So I’m venturing into schooling HTs this year, and they follow USEA rules. I believe I need an updated Medical Bracelet. What info, specifically, has to be on the bracelet? I’ve had a Road ID for 7 years now, it has my name, birth year, emergency contact info and blood type but does not say NKA or no current medications.

The rules state “If wearing a medical bracelet, any relevant medical history, injury (particularly to the head) drug allergies and current medication must be included in the online medical form of the bracelet’s vendor website or integrally in the bracelet.”

I have no known allergies, no recent injuries, no medications. I’m assuming though, that I need to order a new plate that states that specifically. Any chance not having any allergies or injuries would allow that information to just not be listed and still be USEA legal (and therefore I could just keep my current ID)? Can anyone tell me what exactly needs to be there, and what is flexible? Is birth date needed, or is year sufficient? Do I need to mention no head injuries? Can I get examples of exact wording for a “no to all” case? I’ve got 5 lines to work with, 24 characters each. If I definitely have to get a new one, I want it to be right and valid for years to come.

[Gardenhorse]

I’ve never had anyone check what is written on the bracelet, just that I have one. I think that if you don’t have anything to list, then your current bracelet follows the rules. It doesn’t state that you have to report the absence of those things, just that you have to include them if they are relevant. I do not take any medications or have any relevant injuries or medical history, but don’t state that on the bracelet. I do have NKA on mine, but I don’t think it’s required. I mainly included it because I had an extra line. I also just have birth year, not full date on mine.

[Myta]

Ooh that would be great! I was reading through rules online and came across US Pony Club and they say these 6 things must be on the bracelet. If you don’t have a condition, you must say no to each. It was gloriously clear. USEA is sitting here all, list relevant history… Thanks for letting me Adult this out, but specifics go a long way when it comes to getting what you want.

[CindyCRNA]

Emergency contact info, any serious allergies (seriously, don’t list gluten or pollen! lol) blood type is unnecessary unless you are something very rare. If you need blood now, you will get Oneg until you are typed and crossed. Any serious health issues. Hypothyroid does not need to be stated but a personal history (not your great aunts) of blood clots or especially if you are on blood thinners is important. Or a history of seizures especially if you take meds for it. Asthma is a biggy.

[Where_sMyWhite]

@CindyCRNA

Emergency contact info, any serious allergies (seriously, don’t list gluten or pollen! lol) blood type is unnecessary unless you are something very rare. If you need blood now, you will get Oneg until you are typed and crossed. Any serious health issues. Hypothyroid does not need to be stated but a personal history (not your great aunts) of blood clots or especially if you are on blood thinners is important. Or a history of seizures especially if you take meds for it. Asthma is a biggy.

I would include if you are diabetic and what kind.

[Myta]

Me, personally, my only medical condition is hearing loss, which is quite irrelevant if I’m unconscious. No diabetes, no heart issues, seizures, or asthma. The only medications I take are Claritin as needed for seasonal pollen allergies and the occasional Advil. It’s times like these I really love my family and their contribution of healthy genes, lol.

[HiJumpGrrl]

Canada successfully got rid of the requirement to wear these, as their chef is a physician and understands they mean exactly nothing in an emergency. Emergency contact is useful, though. The only other thing I have on mine is when my last concussion was and a med allergy.

[MDKCongo]

I’ve never heard of any rules that a medical bracelet had to have requirements. My RideSafe bracelet has my name, where Im from(I travel to surrounding states), and 2 emergency contacts. The number on the back of the plate is entered into the RideSafe system for medics to type in and it brings up all the history that you filled in online(blood type/allergies/medications/injuries/falls/etc). I would definitely include anything that is life threatening on the plate. Name and emergency contact are the 2 big ones with any life threatening condition(s) listed.