Medical Alert Bracelet Breast Cancer
If the breast cancer has made a jump to the armpit lymph nodes, the lymph glands are removed. Lymph nodes taken in the arm, blood pressure, needle making, such as the use of medical procedures such as the installation of serum, not to remove heavy loads with that arm, carpet, rug should not be done such operations. Because such procedures cause a problem in the arm called lymphedema, which is very difficult to treat, and reduces the quality of life as well as the patient.
The removal of the lymph nodes due to breast cancer treatment is one of the important factors affecting the quality of life after treatment. Intensive use of the arm on the side of the lymph glands, taking blood from that arm or doing blood pressure measurements can cause the development of the problem called lymphedema. Pink wristbands, which are stimulating for health personnel and write “Don’t use this arm”, gain importance.
Breast Cancer Bracelet
During the surgical treatment of breast cancer, the armpit lymph nodes are removed with the tumor. As a result of armpit deterioration of the integrity of the lymphatic system; swelling may occasionally develop on that side arm. This leads to serious problems.
Hard arm movements should be avoided and the affected arm must be protected from all kinds of injuries, insect bites, cuts and burns. Other healthy arms should always be used for vascular access, blood collection and drug injection, and blood pressure measurement. You should inform your relatives about this.
When you are in an unfamiliar environment when you are medically unconscious for reasons such as an unwanted traffic accident or fainting; health workers may inadvertently initiate a vascular access, measure blood pressure, or apply hot-cold compresses. This is a serious risk factor for lymphedema.
In order to ensure the perception of health personnel and others, it is extremely important that you carry the Life Saving Bracelet with “Lymph edema in this arm”.
Your life is precious!
