I had no blog post ready for today. I started working on one but I hated it so deleted the whole thing. I did get a question about what to do with the med band from the cross country kits. Here is my photo answer.
The medbands in cross country have the rider's medical information printed on them. That way if they wipe out in the middle of a course, and are unconscious when first responders get to them, important medical information is known. Such as if they are allergic to things. I am not sure of what other information is included. I imagine it could potentially be blood type, but I have no idea really. Maybe someone who knows more about cross country can weigh in on that one. The only other thing you really need to know about the medbands in my kits is to put them on with sticky wax. That's it.
*update* Larry Nichols posted this info in the comments* MEDICAL CARDS/MEDICAL BRACELETS. An approved and completed medical card or medical bracelet is
required any time while jumping. Medical cards must be enclosed in a transparent, waterproof carrier. Medical cards must be securely attached to the competitor’s upper arm on the outside of the competitor’s clothing. Medical bracelets must be visible on the competitor’s wrist. Medical cards must include any relevant medical history, injury (particularly to the head), drug allergies and current medication. If wearing a medical bracelet, any relevant medical history, injury (particularly to the head) drug allergies and current medication must be included in the online medical form of the bracelet’s vendor website or integrally in the bracelet. Athletes are responsible to record all injuries on the card or in the case of a medical bracelet, update their medical information online. Failure to wear one’s own medical card or bracelet shall be penalized by a fine of $100. (Payable to the Organizing Committee)
*and a tip* Barb Niesley DiAnnibella said "I used a strip of Hollywood Fashion Tape to hold the Medband on my doll at TJS and it worked a treat. Sticks better and peels right off when you're done." She got the tip from Tiffany Purdy. I love it!
I was sitting in first period and I got a text from Alex, Travis's para. She sent me a whole bunch of photos of Travis. They made smoothies and he was enjoying it quite a bit. I was working with an old friend of Travis's (they used to be in class together) and I shared the photos and told Travis he said hi. Alex told me Travis's face lit up when I said his friend's name. As if he could look any happier!
I am a bit short on things to talk about but I am hoping to get some doll work done at the laundromat today. At the very least I can update you on my progress, even small progress. We are getting closer to the end of my blog comment contest, but we are not there yet.
5 comments:
Thank you! That makes sense with the medbands! And it's great to see Travis smile like that 😊
EDICAL CARDS/MEDICAL BRACELETS. An approved and completed medical card or medical bracelet is
required any time while jumping. Medical cards must be enclosed in a transparent, waterproof carrier. Medical cards must be securely attached to the competitor’s upper arm on the outside of the competitor’s clothing. Medical bracelets must be visible on the competitor’s wrist. Medical cards must include any relevant medical history, injury (particularly to the head), drug allergies and current medication. If wearing a medical bracelet, any relevant medical history, injury (particularly to the head) drug allergies and current medication must be included in the online medical form of the bracelet’s vendor website or integrally in the bracelet. Athletes are responsible to record all injuries on the card or in the case of a medical bracelet, update their medical information online. Failure to wear one’s own medical card or bracelet shall be penalized by a fine of $100. (Payable to the Organizing Committee)
I've seen medbands on competitors before and wondered what kind of information was on them beyond the obvious of their name and probably any known allergies, but I didn't know it had to contain relevant medical history and previous injuries. The head injury information makes sense. Someone with a head injury, their pupils don't react the same to light and it's a good idea for the first responders to know if it's a new issue or as a result of previous falls. It's interesting that the fine of not wearing mandatory equipment is only $100, though.
Do I have a med band photo for you! I'll see if I can find it.
I have managed to lose mine in the time it took to take it out of a bag and put it onto a doll.....naturally
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