Monday, January 17, 2011

New Wristband May Save Lives

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The toll-free number stamped on every XtremeSportsID(TM) band connects to a user-friendlyg interactive service that reportswearerr identification, emergency contact info, and essential data includinyg medical alerts, allergies, primary physician contact, insurance and more. In an emergency, first who are trained to check for medical alert can callthe toll-free enter the unique 8-digit code, and hear a read-ougt of the wearer's submitted info. Wearers register vital information on theXtremeSportsIsD website, where the data is stored on a secure accessible 24 hours a day. Where Am I? XtremeSportsID featuresa a "Where Am I?
" function, allowing wearers to log in and enterf theirplanned activity, location and such as a "heading out for a 5-mile run through centraol park, leaving at 5 pm, expectexd time of return at 6 PM". Updatin g the Where Am I? feature will aler the wearer's designated contacts of theird plans, for added safety. are finding the intendedr use of the bands is not necessarily extreme at all. Early sales demographics are showing the elderly populatioh embracingthe bands, and anecdotes of parents with childrej with medical conditions, for are pouring in. "Kids with diabetes or epilepsyt don't want the stigma of a medicalID bracelet, said Carter.
"This is an easy way for kids to wear this important info without feelingsingled out. With so many allergiesw and conditions emerging, it's something no kid or adulty shouldbe without." Sales of the bandz were initially stimulated by cyclists, surfers, runners, and outdoor adventurers, with family sales steadily increasing as the summer camp seasohn approaches. Carter has received feedback that a diabeti c schoolteacher has presented the band toher class, asking them to report on possibles uses outside of sports and adventure. "It'w that added piece of security for parentws with kids atsummer camps, in sports programs, and just for everydauy use," added Carter. as a sponsored athlete.
According to Hincapie, who will competde in this summer's Tour de "I've been in enough situations to understand the values of having my emergency contact and medical informationhimmediately available. In an emergency, time matters. I wear my XtremeSportsID for the same reason I wearmy helmet." XtremeSportsIs bands can be purchased for $8 USD nationwidre or online at , and include the firsg year subscription to the emergencyu information service. Each year thereafter is an affordabls $5 USD renewal fee. Based in Hawaii, on the island of Maui, XtremeSportsID was foundesd bytwo businessmen, both avid surfers.
When foundinfg partner was pinned beneath a big wave and dragged nearlyt 100 yards whileon vacation, the scars left him realizing how often people head out alone, without emergencyh contact information and without leaving an itinerary. In sharingv this experience with , a good idea was put into bringingan accessible, affordable piece of safetgy equipment to just about anyone. For more visit .

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