New Kind of Medical Alert Bracelet
Written by Linda Burke, published 2 months ago.
The more tradtionally-styled medic alert logo bracelets and necklaces with the usual pendants and dog tags have just gotten a tech update with the advent of USB devices stored right inside!
Since medical USB devices are small and portable, these specialty thumb or stick drives for computer access can be utilized to store a gigabyte or more of an aHUS patient's medical history, lab or test results, and other pertinent, health-related data. Most medical USB devices offer password protection against casual perusal by unauthorized personnel, safeguarding the confidentiality of the information.
Noted as being fully compatible with most Windows and Mac operating systems, the USB flash drive allows critical information to be obtainined by hospital or emergency personnel with a quick plug-and-play accessibility. It's reported that more than 90% of '1st Responders' such as EMTs are prepared to read a USB Medi-Chip Flash Drive in their vehicle*.
From innovative and functional items such as zipper pulls and watches http://www.medicalalertjewelry4u.com/medical-alert-jewelry , to cheerful and kid-friendly designs http://www.elegantmedicalalert.com/search.asp?keyword=usb&sortby=0&page=2&catid=, these medical USB devices can offer a sense of security that critical medical data always accompanies the aHUS patient it is designed to assist. A great overview on USB medical flash drives and their use is available at http://medicsalertbracelets.com/medical-usb-devices/
Our thanks to Mireya for mentioning her son's USB drive in her blog on www.atypicalhus.org , it was a wonderful idea for me to research for our aHUS patients and their families!
* Source: http://www.medicalalertjewelry4u.com/medical-alert-jewelry
+ Source: http://medicsalertbracelets.com/medical-usb-devices/
Written by Linda Burke, published 2 months ago.
