HASTINGS business Emergency ID has launched their latest life saving program nationally.
The program is designed to improve emergency care for people involved in car crashes or suffering serious illness at home.
The release follows the success of similar programs in the US which have been credited with saving thousands of lives.
Emergency ID Spots are placed on a vehicle’s rear window or the front door of a house to alert police, paramedics and other first responders that a patient’s critical health information can be found inside, either in the glove box, on the sun visor or on the fridge.
The information, such as allergies, prescription medications, previous surgeries, pre-existing conditions and other vital information can ensure the best emergency treatment is administered during the golden hour – the first 60 minutes or so after a serious accident or acute health event which can often mean the difference between life and death.
By including a photograph, emergency services personnel can check who the information relates to, while the inclusion of a list of emergency contact and next of kin details mean your loved ones can be informed immediately.
Founder and director of Emergency ID Australia Nicole Graham said as a former police officer she had come across countless people who were unconscious, disoriented or in so much pain they were not able to pass on critical information to carers.
Ms Graham expected the Emergency ID Spots would be particularly popular with seniors, travellers and grey nomads.
“As people get older they are more likely to have multiple medical conditions, take medication routinely, and be more vulnerable to critical injury in an accident, or likely to suffer a serious medical problem at home,” Ms Graham said.
MS Graham started Emergency ID after experiencing a serious heart condition aged just 34 which required open-heart surgery and sparked her search for affordable, attractive and potentially lifesaving medical jewellery.
After recognising the options were very limited, Nicole established Emergency ID Australia to provide greater product choice, and ultimately peace of mind, for Australians and their families.
Emergency ID Australia is based in Wauchope, where they have a showroom in High Street. However, the Emergency ID spots are available online at http://www.emergencyid.com.au/medical-alert-id-products/emergency-id-spot The packs are available for $9.95. People who purchase before 26 March get a second information card free.
