Apparently, this is a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of an accident when they come across your cell phone.
ICE - 'In Case of Emergency' We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.
If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' -In Case of Emergency- Campaign.
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell/mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' - In Case of Emergency.
The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose.
In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!
Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!
Please forward this. It won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life OR put a loved one's mind at rest.
ICE will speak for you when you are not able to speak for yourself.
Great advice thanks
ReplyDeleteI just figured Speed Dial #2.
DeleteIt's certainly worth knowing about this -- medical personnel wouldn't have time to go through dozens of saved numbers and try to figure out which one to use. Myself, though, I don't even know how you save a phone number in a cell phone. I have an emergency contact number written on a card in my wallet, and it's probably wise for people in general to do that as well. If, say, you were injured in a car crash, your phone might be damaged and unusable. For unpredictable emergencies, there's value in going low-tech.
ReplyDeleteExcellent advice. My cell phone (a smart phone) has an ICE feature and notice when I turn it on and off each day. I could enter my contact's name under I as ICE too, I guess. Thanks for the infor. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThere used to be an emergency health app on iPhones, but I don’t see where it is now. Supposedly, ER response new how to access it even if you were unresponsive and they didn’t have your pw. I’ll have to try to find out where it went.
ReplyDeleteAs always, excellent advice. I have that feature in my hone for years since it forst was thought of. Can't help yourself better than this way. SO glad to see you yesterday at my place. XX
ReplyDeleteThank you for this excellent advice. Sometimes advice like this one comes so unexpectedly to me and I am so grateful for it.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a nice and peaceful week!
This is such great advice! I also have some of our medical issues listed as well. Hope you and yours are well and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGreat information! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a good idea. Thanks for sharing it! Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrific idea! Thank you so much for letting us know.
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That sounds like a good idea. I don't carry a cell phone though unless it's my wife's. I'll have to let her know about this.
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