PATIENT STATUS SYSTEM
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1. A patient status system comprising:
- an identification band;
at least one color-coded device configured to attach to the identification band.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method to augment patient identification systems includes the use of markers with colors or indicia to indicate visually a patient'"'"'s medical conditions, resuscitation regimen preferences, and allergies to health care providers. The system includes color-coded or other visual devices that are affixed to the patient'"'"'s identification band. The visual devices are configured to impede removal after affixing.
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1. A patient status system comprising:
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an identification band; at least one color-coded device configured to attach to the identification band. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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selecting a color-coded device according to a status of a patient; and affixing the device to a patient identification band.
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16. A patient status system comprising:
at least one color-coded device configured to attach to a patient identification band.
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