Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do I need a Rescue Facts™ Emergency ID wrap?
- How does Rescue Facts™ work?
- Is Rescue Facts™ just an ID tag?
- Why is Rescue Facts™ so effective in an emergency?
- Is the "Parental Consent" form important?
- Can I use Rescue Facts™ on items other than seatbelts?
- How can I get replacement insert sheets?
Why do I need a Rescue Facts™ Emergency ID wrap?
Medical emergencies are stressful and chaotic. In such a crisis, the first responders need to learn as much about you as quickly as possible. Identifying the patient (or victim) and piecing together his or her medical history can be time consuming, frustrating, and dangerous. By compiling accurate information in one convenient and conspicuous place, Rescue Facts™ gives first responders the time and information they need to provide the right treatment, fast.
How does Rescue Facts™ work?
There are two parts to the Rescue Facts™ product. The first is the nylon, embroidered wrap. This is made from durable nylon, similar to outdoor flag and banner material. The International Medical Information symbol is either embroidered or silk screened onto the wrap, so that rescuers will recognize what it contains. The wrap is not actually attached to the seat belt or clothing item, but rather wraps around the item and is secured by Velcro. This allows it to slide freely and avoid damaging the seat belt material or clothing item. Inside the wrap is a pocket designed to hold the paper medical information insert card.
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Is Rescue Facts™ just an ID tag?
Medical bracelets and charms carry a very limited amount of information, and can be expensive. Rescue Facts™ holds all the vital information rescuers need, such as medical history, preferred hospital, consent to treat forms, and contact information for their loved ones.
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Why is Rescue Facts™ so effective in an emergency?
Two reasons: information and visibility. Traffic accidents are chaotic scenes, where purses, wallets, or other information can be hard to locate quickly. Positioned on the seatbelt, Rescue Facts™ puts all the information the first responders need, right where they will look first.
And in a household emergency, a Rescue Facts™ wrap on the refrigerator door handle is highly visible to firefighters or paramedics clearing the main rooms of the house.
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Is the "Parental Consent" form important?
If you are ever involved in a severe traffic crash and unconscious, or worse, it is vital that rescuers have a "consent to treat" form signed for your child or children. Additionally, emergency contact information can be used to locate family members as opposed to worsening the traumatic event by having to place your child in foster care until a family member can be located.
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Can I use Rescue Facts™ on items other than seatbelts?
Absolutely! Rescue Facts™ can be applied to many items. For instance:
- Elderly people suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's that walk away from care providers and can't remember where they live. Attaching a wrap to a trouser belt, purse, or suspenders is a great way to conspicuously communicate this information.
- Canes and walkers (for this use, the child seat size works best).
- Hikers can attach them to their backpack wraps.
- Pet collars.
- Motorcycle, ATV, or snowmobile helmets.
- Refrigerator door handles (where rescue workers would see it would clearing the kitchen during a fire).
The sky is the limit with this versatile product.
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How can I get replacement insert sheets?
Replacement insert sheets for your Rescue Facts™ products are available for download on our website, here.
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