The MedicalKeyring could be the difference between life and death in the case of an emergency, giving responders immediate access to any information they may need. 

The keyring available from www.medicalkeyring.com is priced at $89.95. It helps anyone to carry their medical records wherever they go, protected by biometric security. It takes the form of a 8GB USB stick is embedded with what the company calls the world’s smallest fingerprint scanner.

When connected to a computer, a simple swipe of the finger enables users to access their entire medical history, including information that may be vital in an emergency situation. Users can access and manage their data – including any conditions or allergies they have, medication they’re taking, and their emergency contact – through the device’s built-in software. Images such as x-rays or MRI scans can also be stored on the harddrive.