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| Sept. 3 Lecak Men's 60 1026 posts | I plan on filling this form prior to my next tournament I play with my team. I'm going to purchase a Tagholder and put the completed form onto my batbag for all my teammates to see. I can't stress strongly enough how important this information is to your teammates especially if you find yourself in a position where the person in need of care is unable to communicate any of their medical history. Any team I play on in the future I will make sure all of my teammates understand the importance of sharing this information. |
| Sept. 3 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Joe, If you are referring to say a luggage tag type, you should reconsider one of these type instead: http://www.medids.com/free-id.php http://commercefire.com/emergencycard/ |
| Sept. 3 bag lady 2 posts | I would like to introduce myself, my name is Kathy Bussey, I started a business that addresses this need- TAG YOUR BAGS, Emergency Tags For Your Sports Bag. I've been at a few major tournaments here in Northern California and introduced my product. It is a kit that contains (1)red bag, (2)red medical dog tag--engraved with your name and instructions to "look inside for the red bag",(3)emergency cards and (4)caribiner. Everyone carries their emergency information, if it's in their wallet or just in their bag, the problem is locating that information. My solution is to put an emergency card, along with any medicine that would be needed immediately, in case of emergency, into the red bag, and store the red bag in your gear bag. On the front of your gear bag you attach the red medical dog tag onto the zipper pull where you have stored the red bad (again the tag has been personalized, and instructs a good samaritian to "look inside for the red bag") then in an emergency someone going to your gear bag will notice the medical dog tag, see your name and then proceed to find the red bag. What I've discovered is: there isn't a universal system! TAG YOUR BAGS can be universal and easily recognized, it can travel from your leagues to tournaments, and to any association. Several players and umpires here in Northern California have TAG YOU BAGS attached to their gear bags, if you would like to get more information please contact me at tagyourbags@comcast.net Our Motto is "HELP ME-HELP YOU! |
| Sept. 3 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Bag Lady, (Kathy) I wasn't hawking either product but rather showing links to some I felt are really complete, especially the 1st one. Holds 2 gb of info including x-ray pics etc. About evey ambulance or rescue unit has a computer with a usb connection that will display the info. As for the other, it is also informative. I do not have any of then other than a list of meds I'm on or take on a sheet of paper in my bag & wallet.. Any info would help, the emt's have no idea going in. |
| Sept. 3 bag lady 2 posts | Your right, there are several great ways to record your medical information, be it a medical card, a sheet of paper, a c/d and even a memory stick, the problem STILL is there is no consistancy, are your teammates looking for a card, c/d, memory stick or sheet of paper, and again, WHERE is it located in your gear bag? The kit lets players put their information and meds in the same place, together. There should be no guessing what you are looking for, or where to find it during this critical time. If there is a RED MEDICAL DOG TAG attached to a zipper then you should be looking for the RED BAG! A couple of weeks ago I got a call from the Tournament Director (Nate) from down South, and he told me about a player that went down on the field (James Washington)and he said that some of his teammates thought James carried Nitro, but unfortunately no one was able to find it and nobody was really sure if he did carry Nitro. I'm not saying that this kit will save your life, but why not put everything together so that your teammates, in an emergency, can get you the help you need, and contact those who care? Deepest Condolences to the Washington family and friends. |
| Sept. 3 Lecak Men's 60 1026 posts | Kathy I sent you an email, offline would be appreciated Joe Lecak Las Vegas |
| Sept. 8 Lecak Men's 60 1026 posts | Kathy I received the TAG YOUR BAG. Very nice I can see how this will work and it will be impossible for my teammates or emergency personnel to miss. This will be on my bag for all my future tournaments. Great product. Joe Lecak |
| Sept. 10 the wood Men's 65 1123 posts | I have felt strongly about this ever since the players died in Mesquite last year. We have requested that all of our players complete something similar to this form and keep them (all of us) in a common place in our bat bags. Not everyone will take the time to do so but it may help if they did. My only concern with the SSUSA form is that it shows your s/s and d/l #s. DBAX, you're a 'man about town'... is this a good idea? The personal info (s/s & D/l #s) might get into the wrong hands... is this a lesser risk than the potential gain? BW |
| Sept. 10 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | BW, Neither actually needed in an emergency. Primary contact info of close relative or other person is all liked or "required" for emergency. Been there, 3 times. I was comatose one time and nothing was needed to get me the help that kept me alive. Family wasn't aware for almost a full day. |
| Sept. 10 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | Bob, Taits is correct. I don't know why you would put those numbers on the form. Absolutely do not put your SS number on it. |
