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Do Not Resuscitate Orders, ID Bracelets & Experiences

Aging Well | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (112)

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@katherine65

Just before cancer surgery, a nurse applied a similar bracelet to one they apply at hospital check-in. It was orange with large black letters that read "limb alert". Once lymph nodes are removed, they don't like to draw blood, take blood pressure, etc. on that arm. I've had so many nurses thank me when I'm "out" and unable to remind them.

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@katherine65 I have a non-working fistula in my lower right arm. There is not supposed to be blood pressure taken, nor lab draws on that arm. I actually have a silicone bracelet to wear that states that! And never forget to verbally remind staff of the same thing. Proving again we need to be our own advocates.
Ginger