Medical Alerts: An Essential in Medical Emergencies

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Pharmeceutical-Medical )



It is vital for people who live on their own, or who are too weak to move about to reach someone in the event of an emergency at any time.

Emergency medical alerts can be sent out with the use of a medical alert device system which is composed of a transmission or alert button that sends the emergency signal, the console, which is used by the patient to speak to the call center and the medical call center which responds to the emergency. After medical alerts are sent out, a voice for the medical call center will be heard on the patient’s console (the console is composed of a very sensitive microphone and speaker that can pick up sounds even from a distance). The call center talks to the patient to find out the nature of emergency, and does not end the phone call conversation until medical help arrives at the scene; consequently, the call center also informs the patient’s family members of the patient’s well being.

Medical alert systems which come in the form of fashionable bracelets, necklaces, watches or pendants, are normally recommended for those with serious medical conditions. These gadgets, which have the alert button embedded somewhere also has the patient’s name, details of their medical condition and the contact numbers of the patient’s family. The information becomes useful when the patient is unable to talk or move due to their condition and thus, could save their life.

Devices for medical alerts can also come in the form of a plastic card, which contains the patient’s name, family members’ contact numbers, information on their physician and medical history. In the event of an emergency, anyone seeing the card can contact the proper authorities.

There are medical alert services that provide their own medical staff, while others rely on the assistance of the nearest hospital. Before deciding on a medical service it is best to do a background check on them. Ensure that the call center service is reachable even during power outages, and that the operators are trained properly to deal with medical cases.

Before purchasing a device it is a good idea to ask the opinion of a doctor who will recommend the correct type of medical alert device suitable for the patient.

Finally, it should be noted that when installing medical alert systems that DSL, wireless jacks, splitters and voice over IP internet phones do not work well with medical alert systems: noises can be heard on the phone line, which can cause some miscommunication in the event of an emergency. One should obtain a dedicated phone line for the medical alert system to ensure optimum efficiency in operation: it could save the person’s life.


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