This PoTS card says: "I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS). My autonomic system is faulty so my blood flow and heart rate don't adjust well to postural changes or heat. It can cause brain fog, fatigue, weakness, and affect vision and digestion too. I may faint or become semiconscious. I can't stand for long. I fidget. It's not life threatening but may mean I suddenly need to sit or lie down. See the back of this card for more info on my symptoms and management."
These 110x80 mm cards have rounded corners and a hole to the top left.
They are made from a synthetic polyester material that is resistant to water and tearing without lamination. Creating cards that are flexible, durable, waterproof, and lightweight.
You can write on the card with ballpoint, fountain pen or pencil. Due to the coating, once written on, the writing cannot be erased.
Colours may vary slightly from colours shown on screen.
This product is free from latex.
This information is PIF TICK certified and was created following our PIF TICK accredited information quality processes.
Information reviewed: August 2024
Next review due: November 2027
PoTS card
How to look after your synthetic cards
- You can write on the card with ballpoint, fountain pen or pencil. But due to the coating, once written on, the writing cannot be erased.
- DO NOT use solvent based marker pens - these can dissolve the protective coating.
- They can be fully immersed in water, but when soaked the protective coating becomes easily damaged - so do not scratch them when wet. Once dry, their scratch-resistance will return.
- Cleaning:
- Use a common soft kitchen detergent or hand soap diluted with water. Products with low alcohol content (< 40%) can be used to disinfect the cards.
- Gently wipe the surface with a soft cloth immersed with the mixture of soft detergent and water.
- DO NOT use pure concentrated soap - always dilute!
- DO NOT use of microfiber cloths because these type of cloths might polish the surface and/or damage the printed image.
- DO NOT use all-purpose cleaning products that contain abrasive particles (like e.g. alum) as these products can damage the
printed image. - Do NOT use of disinfectant products with high alcohol content (e.g. 60% isopropanol or 60% ethanol or a mixture of both) as
these products can damage the printed image.