Lifeline Pendant Style Option Warning : Blisstree - Family, Health ...

by Marijke Durning, RN

A personal safety alarm like this is usually hooked up to a central control station. When someone pushes the button because they’ve fallen, become ill or is in a frightening situation, the control station is contacted and emergency personnel are dispatched or phone contact is made. These Lifeline buttons are also available in a bracelet/watch format as well.

As you may have noticed, the cord that holds the pendants is sturdy, ensuring that the pendant doesn’t come off, allowing the person to have access to it at all times. Usually, the cords do not have a break-away system, because this would increase the chances of the pendant coming off.

As a result, some people have experienced injury with the cord being caught on something and pulling on the neck. For some, this could result in a serious injury.

In their press release , Philips Lifeline writes:

Lifeline urges users of its medical alert services to consult with their caregivers or service provider to determine which style of help button is most appropriate for them. It is important that users make an informed choice to find the most suitable method for wearing their help button so that it is available at all times to summon for emergency help, if necessary.

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