medical alert
Emergency health notification
A medical alert is a system or device designed to summon emergency help, typically worn as a bracelet or pendant by elderly or vulnerable individuals: She pressed her medical alert button when she fell.
The term also refers to warnings about health emergencies or disease outbreaks issued by authorities.
A medical alert bracelet or tag displays critical health information—allergies, conditions, medications—for first responders to see if the wearer can't communicate.
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- 911Crisis response number
- emergency contactPerson called during crisis
- first responderInitial crisis scene personnel
hospital · alarm · pendant · necklace · paramedic · diabetes · allergy · seizure · pacemaker · blood thinner · ambulance · engraved · button · panic · siren · ID · fall · elderly
- alarmsalarm, fire alarm, smoke alarm, burglar alarm, car alarm
- assistive deviceswheelchair, glasses, wheelchairs, eyeglasses, walkers
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
- protectionbodyguard, armor, gloves, security guard, shield
- safety equipmentlife jacket, safety glasses, lifeboat, smoke alarms, smoke alarm
- wearablessmartwatch, fitness band, fitness tracker, activity tracker, smart ring
medical alertall clear
Signal danger has passed
stand down · false alarm · non-urgent · no cause for concern · routine checkup
medical alertdiagnosis
Identification of illness
medical history · clinical assessment · medical report · prognosis · treatment plan
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