Re: Carrying information

["R+M Dorchester" <mad1@telusplanet.net>]

Hi,
I'm not sure how things work in the States, but  in Canada, as far as I
know, blood is not given just on the word of a blood donor card, medic alert
bracelet, etc.  A crossmatch to determine blood type and antibody status is
done unless the situation is critical (ie: a patient is bleeding out) then O
Rh negative  blood is given.

Mary-Anne


-----Original Message-----
From: MBlanchrd@aol.com <MBlanchrd@aol.com>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Monday, February 14, 2000 8:32 PM
Subject: RC: Carrying information


>Hi, campers,
>
>This isn't for everyone, I'm certain, but here's an idea...I know a nurse
in
>Seattle who has her bloodtype, her allergies and her name tattoed on her
>chest. She also has the words "Do not resuscitate", meaning she doesn't
want
>any extraordinary measures taken to extend her life should she need it.
Sort
>of a living will? I think the idea of bloodtype and allergies tattooed
where
>an EMT or a emergency room tech could see it is smart. If you are
>unconscious, such information could save precious seconds.
>Michelle
>MBlanchrd@aol.com
>
>
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