Editor’s note: As described in this article, the ability to access critical information about a patient’s medical history during an emergency can be lifesaving. As our nation continues to develop its infrastructure of WiFi and next-gen mobile technology, advancements such as this will be commonplace. There will certainly be the ongoing privacy issues, and by no means are we close to having reliable, secure access demanded by our industry. But, as we continue through the information age the ability to utilize the information in the care of emergency patients will continue to grow.
By Art Hsieh, EMS1 Editorial Advisor
TULSA, Okla. — A major bike race is underway in downtown Tulsa. The Tulsa Tough has competitors battling each other and the heat.
Friday night’s races are in the Blue Dome District between 1st and 3rd Streets. On Saturday, the races move to the Brady District and then to Riverside on Sunday.
This year, organizers are taking precautions to deal extreme heat this weekend.
Planners are already stocking up on fluids and ice to prepare for Saturday’s races.
“On all of our courses that go out in the countryside we have medical personnel at every rest stop every 15 to 20 miles, we’ve got medical personnel,” explains Malcolm McCollam of Tulsa Tough.
In addition to the personnel, Tulsa Tough has invested in an Invisible Bracelet. It’s a sticker holding personal information.
“So when we respond we know who they are and how to notify loved ones,” says Natalie Brown of invisiblebracelet.org.
Saturday’s first race starts at 9 a.m. and run all day until 8:30 at night.
Republished with permission from KTUL.com