Medical IDs for Blood Thinners, Coumadin, Warfarin

Medical IDs and Blood Thinners

1. Medical conditions that may benefit from anticoagulants

2. Most Common Reaction Risks of Taking Blood Thinners

3. Communicating about Blood Thinners in an Emergency

4. Our Blood Thinner Bracelets & Wristband Options for Adults

5. Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Alert Bracelets for Blood Thinners

Excessive bleeding is the most common reaction when taking blood thinners. Effective management of bleeding risks is critical. Any type of trauma is extremely dangerous if you’re taking a form of blood thinner. The presence of this medication in the body can increase the risk of internal bleeding after an injury. Although infrequent, bleeding caused by blood thinners can be very serious or life-threatening.

Other side effects can include:

• Dizziness
• Weakness/Fatigue
• Complications from other drug interactions

"Another way for patients to lessen the consequences of anticoagulant-related bleeding is to wear a medical alert bracelet or carry a card in their wallet that indicates the specific anticoagulant they are taking and the dosage. This is especially important if the patient has lost consciousness or is not sufficiently cognitively aware to explain their situation to an ED physician." - Jeffrey I. Weitz, MD, FRCP(C), F

Communicating about Blood Thinners in an Emergency

No matter how cautious a person can be of avoiding blood thinner risks, accidents can still happen and excessive bleeding can still occur in emergencies. First responders need to know if you are taking blood thinners so they can work as quickly as possible to stop any life-threatening bleeding and also, to be alerted of blood clot risks. It is important to remember that being on a blood thinner also means that there is an underlying medical condition or a history thereof – first responders need to be made aware.

Medical identification jewellery is a simple tool to effectively communicate the presence of medical conditions and medications such as blood thinners.

What to Engrave on a Blood Thinner Medical ID

The reasons for using blood thinning medications vary from person to person. Because of this, it is important to choose a medical ID that can be custom-engraved with the wearer’s most accurate and updated health information. This can include the following:

1. Your name to quickly identify yourself in an emergency

2. Your medical conditions or allergies

3. Specific name of medications including the brand. Examples of anticoagulants are:

• Heparin
• Warfarin (Coumadin)
• Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
• Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
• Apixaban (Eliquis)
• Edoxaban (Savaysa)
• Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
• Fondaparinux (Arixtra)

4. Medical device or implants i.e. pacemaker or defibrillator

5. Emergency contact number. This can be your family or doctor’s contact information.

Our Blood Thinner Bracelets & Wristband Options for Adults

When shopping for an adult blood thinner wristband or medical bracelet it is important to consider the style and metal type of your daily wear medical ID. We offer blood thinner bracelets in multiple metal types such as stainless steel, sterling silver, 10 carat and 14 carat gold.

Blood Thinner Medical Alert Bracelets for Kids

Selecting a kid’s blood thinner medical alert bracelet involves proper sizing and style choice. Thankfully we offer many options in all sizes, from toddler to teenager, and many styles to choose from.

Our Blood Thinner Necklace Options

For those who prefer necklaces to bracelets, there are many available options. Shop different styles ranging from durable stainless steel dog tags to elegant 14 carat gold embossed jewellery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I wear a medical alert bracelet for blood thinners?

Yes, you should wear a medical alert bracelet if it may alter your treatment options in an emergency. It’s very common for primary care physicians and specialist doctors to recommend medical ID jewellery when patients begin taking anticoagulant medication.

What is the medical blood thinner symbol?

Since there is no “symbol” for blood thinner or the common medications used for blood thinning, it is best to engrave the specific medication or condition. Example: “Warfarin” or “Factor V Leiden.”

A good question to ask yourself when choosing your engraving information: If a medical professional is trying to assist you in an emergency, what information is most useful for them to know to treat you correctly?

Should I still carry a blood thinner wallet card if I wear an anticoagulant bracelet?

Yes, we recommend carrying an expandable wallet card that can be used to include additional information that doesn’t always fit in the engraving space of a medical ID bracelet or necklace. Utilize your medical ID to contain the vital lifesaving information and utilize the card to document all your conditions, medications, allergies, emergency contacts, and more.

“If you take an anticoagulant, you should consider wearing a medical ID so that emergency responders and medical doctors know how to best treat you in an emergency, or if you can’t share your medical history yourself. It is important that they not only work as quickly as possible to stop any life-threatening bleeding, but also that they understand you are at risk for blood clots.” - Sara Wyen, VT and PE blood clot survivor, Blood Clot Recovery Network