Road ID - Emergency Contact Information

[Matrix]

I remember a thread from several years ago about how/where do you place critical information in the event of a crash, but for the life of me I can't find it.
Regardless, its worth bringing up again. I saw this in my Runner's World magazine and thought this might work well. Anyone have any experience with this product? Any thought on how it would work with full gauntlet gloves? Other thoughts on where you place critical information?

http://www.roadid.com/Catalog.aspx?C=RoadID

http://www.roadid.com/ImagesV3/Retail/IDs/Sport/Medium/wristIDSport_md_original.jpg

[laspariahs]

I know a few cyclists that have road id and believe it's a good product, I've never seen one in person.

[vort3xr6]

Ordered. I put blood type and life support details on it. Hope I never have to use it.

[Slo]

You can also set an emergency contact in your cell phone. I always do that first when buying a new cell phone.

[Matrix]

Ordered. I put blood type and life support details on it. Hope I never have to use it.

Mind if I ask what you consider life support details?

I ordered the slim version with a couple of contacts and blood type.

[vort3xr6]

I used 2 lines and said I approve all life-sustaining treatments.

[Ninja2]

I have the wristband and had it made for cycling. I have used it for motorcycling, but don't think it is ideal because I do not believe first responders would look there. However, RoadID also makes dog tags, which I think is better. I also remember someone who had emergency info on his helmet.

As to medical directives, esp when to stop life support, I recommend advanced medical directives, put in place by an attorney. Otherwise, doctors will likely not follow them because of potential law suits by family members. A wristband is not the right place.

I found the website for medical info on the helmet: http://www.meds.org/mcyclehelmet.php
Works for cyclists, too.

[Clovis]

Years ago Jeff (N_N) shared this. (http://www.freewebs.com/nickninja/emergency.pdf)

It's editable from the webpage. Print it out and put it in your wallet, pocket or tape it to your bike/helmet.

[spdu4ia]

I have one that I wear when I go mountain biking. Its a nice product. It might not solve all problems or be ideal or guarantee that someone will look at it, but it is worth the chance. Beter have it and it not be seen than not have it and someone look for it.

[aerofaze]

I've had my RoadID wristband for 3 years. I wear it whenever I ride, run, or travel, and it fits nicely under my gauntlets. Mine shows:

FULL NAME
CITY, STATE, USA
3 lines of emergency Phone #'s
BLOOD TYPE/NKA ("no known allergies")

And the wristband is red, of course. ;)

[Matrix]

Here is a coupon if anyone is interested.

Coupon Number: ThanksJoe11401723

This coupon is good for $1 off any Road ID order. It can be used up to 20 times in the next 30 days. Feel free to send this coupon via email, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, town crier, or good ole fashion smoke signal.

[AOK303]

i do it military style tape on the back of the SHOE name phone and blood type

Oi just kidding i dont do that anymore, i carry a card in my wallet that shows all of this info, it Also shows attorney on the card were if you have a LIFE will in case of coma or anything like that the power of attorney has your wishes carried out

[Ninja2]

AOK, congrats. You are way ahead of most folks in terms of advanced medical directives. Make sure your attorney can and will provide access to the documents 24x7. If not, ask if s/he could get you enrolled into DocuBank. That is what the law firm does where I work at. You will then get an ID card similar to the one that is shown at this website: http://www.docubank.com/ With the member# and PIN the treating physician can then access your records from anywhere.