Emergency Scenarios

Why RescueTag can help in emergencies

In an emergency situation, every second counts. With RescueTag, important information such as medical details and emergency contacts can be accessed quickly and locally (via NFC) — without cloud dependency and without losing control over your data.

Every RescueTag owner can freely decide which information is stored on the pendant. Each RescueTag is delivered with a sample data set that can be modified as desired. This is exactly where the advantage over (commercial) alternatives lies: you retain full control over your data; nothing is stored on external servers (provided you use an app that does not synchronize data itself). The app I recommend, “NFC Tools” (Android/iOS), stores data locally to the best of my knowledge — however, I cannot guarantee this.

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Typical situations where RescueTag provides support

• Unconsciousness / circulatory collapse: Emergency responders immediately receive information about pre-existing conditions, medications, allergies (e.g. penicillin), allowing them to take appropriate measures more quickly.
• Disorientation / wandering (dementia, Alzheimer’s): Police can identify the person, inform relatives, and consider medically relevant information (e.g. tendency to wander, required medication, preferred contact persons).
• Seizures (epilepsy): Information such as “epileptic,” triggers, typical duration, emergency medication (e.g. diazepam), and whom to notify helps ensure proper response.
• Diabetes (hypo-/hyperglycemia): Information about diabetes, insulin therapy, pump status or CGM, as well as emergency contacts speeds up assessment.
• Severe allergies / anaphylaxis: Clear indication of allergens and whether an adrenaline auto-injector is carried.
• Heart / vascular conditions: Information about stents, anticoagulation, pacemakers/ICDs, blood thinners — important for diagnosis and treatment.
• Mental health crises / autism spectrum / communication limitations: Short notes on how communication works best (e.g. “speak slowly, avoid open questions,” “call companion X”) reduce stress and misunderstandings.
• Traffic, sports, or workplace accidents: Fast identification, blood type (optional), emergency contacts, and medical specifics contribute to safer decision-making.

How police & emergency services benefit in practice

• Fast identification: Name, date of birth, and ICE contacts (In Case of Emergency) allow quick coordination with relatives or treating physicians.
• Risk reduction: Visible information about allergies, anticoagulation, or implants reduces treatment risks.
• Treatment decisions: Information about long-term medication, conditions, and advance directives supports correct prioritization.
• Protection of vulnerable persons: In cases of dementia/Alzheimer’s, intellectual disability, or disorientation, the tag helps return the person to a safe place.
• Documentation support: Clear, standardized bullet points speed up handovers (e.g. from first responder to emergency services or emergency room).

Which information is especially helpful on the tag?

• Identity: First name, last name, date of birth.
• Medical: Pre-existing conditions (e.g. dementia, epilepsy, diabetes), allergies, implants (stent, pacemaker), relevant diagnoses.
• Medication: Active ingredient + dosage + frequency; emergency medication clearly marked.
• Documents: Advance directive, organ donor status (Yes/No).
• Communication: Notes for cognitive/communication limitations (e.g. “dementia — needs time,” “sign language,” “German/English”).
• Contacts: At least two ICE contacts with phone numbers.
• Optional: Blood type (only if reliably known), treating practice/clinic.

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Sample data set

Below is an example of how structured information on a RescueTag might look:

Name:	John Doe
Address:	Example Street 99 68159 Mannheim Germany
Date of birth:	01/01/2000
Allergies:	Penicillin
Medication plan:	Ramipril Blood thinner: Aspirin
Advance directive:	Yes/No
Organ donor:	Yes/No
Special notes:	Autistic and demented — please speak slowly, simple sentences; contact ICE Tendency to wander, carries no ID
Pre-existing conditions:	High blood pressure Artificial hip joint Heart stent Epilepsy
Emergency contacts:	Gerda Mustermann +49 152 55555555 Max Mustermann +49 152 3333333

Note: RescueTag does not replace medical advice or treatment. In case of doubt, the instructions of emergency services and physicians apply.