Swimming with Wristbands

Category: Business

Some youngsters wear wristbands as a fashion statement while for others, it has a more practical and perhaps, a life-saving function. Apart from adding color to the wrist, a wristband can fulfil security and personal health related functions. It can act as an identity tag as well as a placard carrying vital health related notification. When it comes to school or sports activities, a wrist band has often saved a life by virtue of the information it contained regarding the individual wearing it. For example, whether the user suffers from high (or low) blood pressure, is a diabetic, has certain food allergies or is prone to epileptic fits, suffers from vertigo and so forth. This information is vital especially during sporting activities. Sometimes an incident can happen due to any of the above medical reasons. At that time, the information printed on the wristband will play a vital role in identifying possible causes of the incident and therefore pointing out to the measures required to redress the issue. In the past, the humble paper wristband has saved countless lives by providing first responders with vital information. I still remember the day when little Sophie collapsed in the middle of a refreshment break during a sporting activity. The first responders were called in and one of them asked if any of the food had peanuts. The canteen staff were called in and they confirmed that one of the items had peanut paste as an ingredient. Turns out that Sophie was allergic to nuts and this was indicated on the wristband she wore. Without that vital information, the medical staff might have taken time to find the cause of her collapse and administer the right medication. Similarly, scores of people suffer from other issues. When these issues are indicated on the silicone wristband, it helps first responders to act immediately and correctly. Lives can be saved this way. Imagine, a person in a lift suddenly goes berserk - I’ve seen it happen. Without the wristband to confirm claustrophobia, the incident would cause much confusion and no one would realise the true reason for the behavior. Staff at various outdoor venues such as amusement parks, skating rinks, bus stations, airports, cruise liners etc. are trained to eyeball the wristbands of anyone wearing one. If they feel (based on the information on the wristband worn), that a certain activity might endanger the person’s life, they are trained to quickly intervene and thus save a life. The place I buy my wristbands from, is, www.wristbandseurope.com which allows customers to add any text they require and get a live preview on screen. Any information can be included on the wristband including emergency details. Parents often get their own contact details printed onto a wristband and then ask the children to wear the band at all times. Such a simple thing can make a big difference, especially when considering the potential outcomes.