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Emergency Medical Tags MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Emergency Medical Tags
Tree Number(s)
E07.315
Unique ID
D004633
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004633
Scope Note
A bracelet or necklace worn by an individual that alerts emergency personnel of medical information for that individual which could affect their condition or treatment.
Entry Version
EMERGENCY MED TAGS
Entry Term(s)
Emergency Medical Tag
Medical Tag, Emergency
Medical Tags, Emergency
Tag, Emergency Medical
Tags, Emergency Medical
NLM Classification #
W 26
Previous Indexing
Emergencies (1966-1968)
Equipment and Supplies (1966-1968)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 1969-90
History Note
91(69); was see under EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 1969-90
Date Introduced
1991/01/01
Last Updated
2015/06/30
Emergency Medical Tags Preferred
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