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Bleeding Disorders Association In Case of Emergency (ICE) A paramedic in Cambridge, Great Britain, frequently struggled to identify emergency contacts of unresponsive patients. In response, the paramedic developed a simple, but extremely helpful, aid to assist emergency personnel. It entails entering "ICE", an acronym for "In Case of Emergency," as a cell phone contact. It is advisable to ask at least a couple of relatives or friends if they are willing to serve as emergency contacts (one of them may be with you). Enter their contact information under the acronym "ICE," preferably followed by a description of the contacts (spouse, brother, friend, etc.). Emergency contacts should be aware of any vital medical information that needs to be relayed to emergency personnel. The "ICE" contact information is intended to supplement other forms of personal identification and emergency contact information. Individuals should continue to carry items such as a license, an "in case of emergency" wallet card, and/or a medical alert bracelet or necklace. Although "ICE" is gaining in popularity, emergency personnel are trained to search for more traditional forms of personal and medical information.
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