1 · Need
Record name, dose, timing, use rate and spares.
Emergency preparedness · 23 min
Medication, care and assistive devices
Plan health-related dependencies with professionals and providers.
People who depend on regular medication, oxygen, dialysis, electric care beds, communication aids or mobility devices need an individual plan. General supply lists are not enough. Preparation must be coordinated with medical practices, pharmacies, care services, equipment providers and the electricity network operator.
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Decision compass
Decide safely
Four questions lead from observation to a clear, safer action.
What needs to be clarified now?
What must I notice first?
- Record household needs, dependencies, current official information and available safe locations.
- Agree responsibilities, communication rules and a fallback before time pressure develops.
Remember: Observe → assess → choose a safer option → act.
Plan medical care as a chain of supplies, energy, information and support.
EXPLANATORY GRAPHIC · PRACTICAL GUIDE
FIGHTandSURVIVESupply chain for critical support
Supply, power, cooling and transport matter as much as the device.
2 · Reserve
Coordinate early with clinicians, pharmacy or provider.
3 · Storage
Document temperature, light protection and instructions.
4 · Power
Measure runtime; plan approved backup and charging order.
5 · Escalation
Set contacts, transport support and medical-help threshold.
RESULT / SAFETY CHECKMonthly: expiry, runtime, cables, cooling, paper plan and responsible person.
Learning goals
- Document medical dependencies
- Coordinate outage and transport plans
- Check storage and energy requirements
Create a personal care plan
Bring together a medication list, necessary diagnoses, allergies, doses, aids, care providers and emergency contacts. Clarify what additional supply is medically appropriate and legally available. Never stop or divide medication, or store it outside prescribed conditions, without professional advice.
Power and cooling
Determine the power draw, battery runtime, chargers and approved backup supply for medical equipment. Confirm medication cooling requirements with a pharmacy or manufacturer. Household cool boxes or ice may damage products by freezing them; required temperature ranges must be maintained and, where possible, documented.
Support and evacuation
Agree who will help during an outage and how equipment will be transported. Care and rescue services may be delayed during a major incident. Keep essential information visible but privacy-conscious. Inform the responsible services early if the safe operation of life-sustaining equipment can no longer be guaranteed.
Practical check
- Print a current medication list
- Check storage conditions
- Test battery runtime and charging routes
- Assign support contacts and backups
- Plan transport for the person and equipment
Important
- Never alter medication without professional advice
- Unsuitable backup power can damage equipment
- Do not place refrigerated medication directly on ice unless explicitly permitted
Decision training
A life-sustaining device has only a few hours of battery left. What is correct?
- AWait until the battery is empty
- BContact the provider and responsible help early, then follow the agreed outage plan
- CConnect any available power adapter
Show answer
Correct: B. Early escalation preserves more safe options than reacting after complete failure.