Question 1

Use of Medical Devices During a Power Outage

kmoulton · Accepted Answer

Locate a generator if possible. However, it’s critical to follow safety guidelines to prevent toxic carbon monoxide in your home. Even if doors and windows are open, don’t run them inside any enclosed structure, such as a basement or garage, or outside near an open window.
Some medical devices require safe water in their use, cleaning, and maintenance. Use only bottled, boiled or treated (chlorine tablets, iodine tablets, or diluted unscented household chlorine bleach) water until your local supply is safe.
Check to be sure your power cord and device is dry before plugging it in. Do not plug in a power cord if the cord or the device is wet.
Do not reuse a medical device intended for single use.
When the power is restored, check to make sure the settings on your medical device have not changed (often medical devices reset to a default mode when power is interrupted).

Question 2

Use of Medical Devices During a Power Outage

kmoulton · Accepted Answer

Locate a generator if possible. However, it’s critical to follow safety guidelines to prevent toxic carbon monoxide in your home. Even if doors and windows are open, don’t run them inside any enclosed structure, such as a basement or garage, or outside near an open window.
Some medical devices require safe water in their use, cleaning, and maintenance. Use only bottled, boiled or treated (chlorine tablets, iodine tablets, or diluted unscented household chlorine bleach) water until your local supply is safe.
Check to be sure your power cord and device is dry before plugging it in. Do not plug in a power cord if the cord or the device is wet.
Do not reuse a medical device intended for single use.
When the power is restored, check to make sure the settings on your medical device have not changed (often medical devices reset to a default mode when power is interrupted).

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