iPhone Lock screen Emergency feature
The Apple Health app that comes in iOS 8 has the ability to let you create a profile eg ICE contact, blood type, allergies, etc in a profile then it adds an Emergency button on the lock screen that Fi...
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As a retired FF/EMT, we never bothered to check for anything in the field except for Medic Alert symbols -- unless the situation warranted (diabetes, etc.). Just didn't have enough time, unless the item was visible, out in the open.
At least, ICE is a little safer than checking for a wallet card. That won't happen until you hit the ER doors, and only maybe, then. ER staff is even busier than field personnel, in most areas. Staff may tag and bag personal items but usually won't search them, for liability reasons.
If you're at home, some depts. do check the refrigerator for either magnetized pouches with information or "Vials of Life" in the fridge -- especially if the patient is found alone.
And, the USB stick idea just doesn't fly. No way will I plug an unknown thumb drive into my laptop, and the hospital won't, either. Too much risk!
At least, ICE is a little safer than checking for a wallet card. That won't happen until you hit the ER doors, and only maybe, then. ER staff is even busier than field personnel, in most areas. Staff may tag and bag personal items but usually won't search them, for liability reasons.
If you're at home, some depts. do check the refrigerator for either magnetized pouches with information or "Vials of Life" in the fridge -- especially if the patient is found alone.
And, the USB stick idea just doesn't fly. No way will I plug an unknown thumb drive into my laptop, and the hospital won't, either. Too much risk!
