Is there a certain wrist that your supposed to wear med id on?

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth S. on November 11, 2009 at 3:37pm

I've always heard the left wrist too. I just always wear it on that wrist and never really thought about it. But ya, when I wear a watch it gets annoying, but I still wear it there. Guess I'm just a blind follower!!! Haha

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Permalink Reply by Leanna on November 12, 2009 at 11:17am

lol I would gladly do it if its important I just figured if it was I'd have heard about it more often! I guess now I'm seeing that a few more people have heard that :)

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Permalink Reply by Betty J on November 11, 2009 at 5:25pm

When I order an id years ago from a website the info that came with it said to wear on left wrist. The explanation was that paramedics always check the left wrist.

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Permalink Reply by Leanna on November 12, 2009 at 11:14am

So is that what you do?

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Permalink Reply by MelissaBL on November 11, 2009 at 7:18pm

I've never heard that. Always wear it on my right for the same reason as you, Leanna.

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Permalink Reply by Leanna on November 12, 2009 at 11:14am

Lol well I guess I'll have to decide what I'm gonna do then!

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Permalink Reply by MelissaBL on November 14, 2009 at 1:36pm

I emailed my dad who is a paramedic and a fire captain. He said that most paramedics will check for any form of medical ID (meaning in all of the usual places, neck/wrists/wallet) and that, if in your home with nothing else to go on, they will also look in the fridge, cupboards, or medicine cabinet for medicines during their patient assessment. But, he stressed, every area has different specific guidelines and you should ask your local unit for guidance.

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Permalink Reply by Leanna on November 14, 2009 at 1:56pm

Thanks so much Melissa!! I always thought that they surely would check more then one place but its good to hear what someone who knows what he's saying says :) Maybe I could check locally. Do you have any advise on where to call to ask a question like that?

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Permalink Reply by MelissaBL on November 14, 2009 at 2:05pm

I would recommend calling or stopping by your closest fire station. They are more available and willing to answer non-emergency questions than a hospital staff member would normally be. It's not uncommon for elderly residents to stop in and get their blood pressure checked for free during the day. You can always stop by and ask them questions...and bring them snacks. *laughs*

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Permalink Reply by Leanna on November 14, 2009 at 2:10pm

Thanks :) We have a fire station approx. 10 mins from my house so I might have to do that.

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Permalink Reply by Unicornzzz on November 11, 2009 at 8:55pm

I wear it my bracelet along with my watch on the right wrist. I wear mine on my right wrist only because I am left handed.

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Permalink Reply by Leanna on November 12, 2009 at 11:13am

okay I guess thats the difference :) I'm right handed :)

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