In a few of the pictures I have seen of the drivers suits it appears that they have had their blood type listed by their name. In the latest issue of F! Racing a picture of Mika Salo shows his name followed by O+. I have seen an earlier picture of Gilles V listing his blood type. Do the drivers have their blood types listed on their bodies in case of an accident?
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keithb
, May 01 2002 12:35
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 12:38
I think it is a common practice.
In Salo's case it could be his race wins...
In Salo's case it could be his race wins...
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 12:44
Sometimes on their helmet I think.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 12:48
Always
they have a belt where the make the suit fitting by their belly, in case of an ac. the medicals cut that off and there stands al the info... name blood type etc
they have a belt where the make the suit fitting by their belly, in case of an ac. the medicals cut that off and there stands al the info... name blood type etc
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 12:55
Rally drivers have it on the car too.
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Smooth
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 13:07
Originally posted by Liam
Rally drivers have it on the car too.
....they used to in F1, do they not anymore?
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Louis Mr. F1
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 13:28
I never realized this, shame on me....
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 13:59
No reason to be ashamed for asking a question.
This practice started in the early/mid 60's and drivers had their name and blood type on ID bracelets. In the late 60's they started to list blood types on their suits (this was a time where fatal and messy accidents were the norm) which lead Innes Ireland to comment that JYS had his on his underpants ;) .
I would expect that in this day and age Dr. Sid Watkins medical team would travel with a medical history for each driver. I was rather surprised to read in one of books about Senna's accident that when he was being airlifted out there was a question about just what his blood type was.
Incidentally, when I run I carry a laminated ID which gives my name and personal details as well as medical informtion that would be needed in the event of accident or collapse - a practice I strongly recommend.
This practice started in the early/mid 60's and drivers had their name and blood type on ID bracelets. In the late 60's they started to list blood types on their suits (this was a time where fatal and messy accidents were the norm) which lead Innes Ireland to comment that JYS had his on his underpants ;) .
I would expect that in this day and age Dr. Sid Watkins medical team would travel with a medical history for each driver. I was rather surprised to read in one of books about Senna's accident that when he was being airlifted out there was a question about just what his blood type was.
Incidentally, when I run I carry a laminated ID which gives my name and personal details as well as medical informtion that would be needed in the event of accident or collapse - a practice I strongly recommend.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 14:01
Originally posted by Runner
Incidentally, when I run I carry a laminated ID which gives my name and personal details as well as medical informtion that would be needed in the event of accident or collapse - a practice I strongly recommend.
I am a daily motorcycle commuter, and have my name, address, wifes phone number and blood type on a sticker on the outside of my helmet, along with instructions to NOT remove my helmet.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 15:27
Originally posted by Smooth
I am a daily motorcycle commuter, and have my name, address, wifes phone number and blood type on a sticker on the outside of my helmet, along with instructions to NOT remove my helmet.
I don't ride a motorcycle (or race cars or run, for that matter). But, I never would have thought about all this. It makes a whole lot of sense, though.
for thinking of it.If I ever do start riding a motorcycle (or racing cars or running) I will certainly follow the lead on this.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 15:35
very common practice.
Often the blood type is listed on driver's helmets/cars/suits after their name.
Which has got me thinking. I don't have this info anywhere on my suit/helmet etc.
Often the blood type is listed on driver's helmets/cars/suits after their name.
Which has got me thinking. I don't have this info anywhere on my suit/helmet etc.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 16:08
Runner and Smooth have great safety practices. My husband and I carry the information in our wallets as well as in the glove compartment of our cars. Emergency contacts, blood types, names, etc.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 16:43
I would think that the drivers blood type isn't listed on their helmets or cars is because it isn't necessary. If a driver were in an accident the melon protector or the car wouldn't necessarily make it to the hospital with them. The local hospital may also not get the required info from the F1 track officials either.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 16:54
Excellent thread!
All car drivers would be well advised to heed Runner's prudence regarding running, and Smooth's with urban motorcycle riding.
In fact such information should be pasted on every dashboard with a "Memento mori" tag.
It would be lugubrious, but it also might cut down on idiotic moves on the roadways and roadrage in general.
All car drivers would be well advised to heed Runner's prudence regarding running, and Smooth's with urban motorcycle riding.
In fact such information should be pasted on every dashboard with a "Memento mori" tag.
It would be lugubrious, but it also might cut down on idiotic moves on the roadways and roadrage in general.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 17:25
This thread has certainly got me thinking. I don't even know what my blood type is. 
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 18:58
Originally posted by Schuting Star
This thread has certainly got me thinking. I don't even know what my blood type is.
You can find out for free here in the US simply by donating a pint of blood. (Or better yet platelets). Donating blood is quick and painless and the blood you donate today may be the blood you or your family my need tomorrow.
Blood platelets take a bit more time but they are always in need for cancer patients and burn victims. When Ken Tyrrell died last summer from cancer I went over and spent two hours donating platelets as my own private thing in his memory.
Plus when you donate platelets in the US you can also have your blood typed to be included in the National Marrow Donor Program (www.marrow.org). And then, if you are really lucky, you can give a bone marrow donation to someone whose only chance for survival is a bone marrow transplant. There are similar programs all over the world.
Plus you get a card with your blood type for free. Can't beat that bargain.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 21:43
Oh ! ummm your is O+ i think.Originally posted by Schuting Star
This thread has certainly got me thinking. I don't even know what my blood type is.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 22:26
I think there's a bit of "show" in printing the blood type here, there and everywhere. I know a good number of doctors and when I've asked them they say they'd never give you a transfusion without typing the blood first, even if you carry bracelets, badges, or other things indicating your blood type. There's more to it than 0+. And it's a much more important practice to carry info on what kind of medication you're on, if you use any. That's more likely to save your life.
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Posted 01 May 2002 - 23:37
The Jacques/Gilles thing is interesting..Gilles had A+ and Jacques has 0-
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Posted 02 May 2002 - 05:13
When I did co driver duties in SCORE we were required to wear a medical/gen info laminated card around our necks at all times and on our team even the mechs wore them by order of the boss.This was a good idea as we ran a few races in Mexico.This was back in the 70's
Thankfully it never came into use.
Thankfully it never came into use.
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Posted 02 May 2002 - 10:03
Veronika - Your blood type is related only to you Mother's. There is no connection to the Father's type (so I have been informed by someone who knows!)
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Posted 02 May 2002 - 10:29
Yeah,but there are different cases...like me.My mom is an 0+ and my father is an AB+..and guess what???I am A+!!!!
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Posted 02 May 2002 - 10:56
Your blood type is inherited and doesn't always follow either mother or father - like most things certain types of blood are more 'dominant' than others (if I remember my basic genetics correctly). It's a bit like your mother may be pure gold blond but if your father has dark hair it is very unlikley you'll be pure blond because the blonde hair gene is more reccesive.
I would be pretty sure that F1 drivers blood types as posted on helmets/suits etc will have been 'typed' by Prof Watkins, so will be taken at face value. I am equally certain that if I am in a car wreck and have a card in the glove box with my blood type it will be ignored (how do the medics know I'm not a joy rider/borrowed the helmet/etc). A transfusion of the wrong blood type can kill (Rhesus factor esp important - the + or - in your blood type). Blood typing takes no time, and weighed against the risk of an incorrect transfusion the blood will always be cross checked. That said carrying a card/bracelet showing drug alergies is vital and will always be followed, regardless. Putting a DO NOT REMOVE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT sticker on a helmet is a brilliant idea, should be on all of them - the risk of permanantly crippling someone is huge if you take the lid off and there is spinal damage - trouble is that Joe Soap general public thinks that the lid is just there in case you bump your head, and once you are on the ground the helmet can come off 'to make you more comfortable'. Same applies to moving accident victims - only in case of fire or immediate danger.
As someone who has had a life saving blood transfusion (and cannot give blood for medical reasons) I cannot stress enough how important giving blood is - what are you waiting for???!!!
I would be pretty sure that F1 drivers blood types as posted on helmets/suits etc will have been 'typed' by Prof Watkins, so will be taken at face value. I am equally certain that if I am in a car wreck and have a card in the glove box with my blood type it will be ignored (how do the medics know I'm not a joy rider/borrowed the helmet/etc). A transfusion of the wrong blood type can kill (Rhesus factor esp important - the + or - in your blood type). Blood typing takes no time, and weighed against the risk of an incorrect transfusion the blood will always be cross checked. That said carrying a card/bracelet showing drug alergies is vital and will always be followed, regardless. Putting a DO NOT REMOVE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT sticker on a helmet is a brilliant idea, should be on all of them - the risk of permanantly crippling someone is huge if you take the lid off and there is spinal damage - trouble is that Joe Soap general public thinks that the lid is just there in case you bump your head, and once you are on the ground the helmet can come off 'to make you more comfortable'. Same applies to moving accident victims - only in case of fire or immediate danger.
As someone who has had a life saving blood transfusion (and cannot give blood for medical reasons) I cannot stress enough how important giving blood is - what are you waiting for???!!!
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Posted 02 May 2002 - 13:26
Originally posted by Amadeus
Putting a DO NOT REMOVE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT sticker on a helmet is a brilliant idea, should be on all of them - the risk of permanantly crippling someone is huge if you take the lid off and there is spinal damage - trouble is that Joe Soap general public thinks that the lid is just there in case you bump your head, and once you are on the ground the helmet can come off 'to make you more comfortable'. Same applies to moving accident victims - only in case of fire or immediate danger.
As someone who has had a life saving blood transfusion (and cannot give blood for medical reasons) I cannot stress enough how important giving blood is - what are you waiting for???!!!
The sticker thing is a good idea....indeed.
I'd give blood,but I have low blood pressure 90/60,so i guess I'd just faint....
