Affiliation:
1. Department of Pediatrics, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children, Honolulu, HI, USA
Abstract
Background. Children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) are complex and often dependent on electrical devices (technoelectric dependent) for life support/maintenance. Because they are reliant on electricity and electricity failure is common, the purpose of this study was to survey their preparedness for electricity failure. Methods. Parents and caregivers of technoelectric CYSHCN were asked to complete a preparedness questionnaire. We collected a convenience sample of 50 patients. Results. These 50 patients utilized a total of 166 electrical devices. A home ventilator, oxygen concentrator, and a feeding pump were identified as the most important device for the children in 35 of the 50 patients, yet only 19 of the 35 patients could confirm that this device had a battery backup. Also, 22 of the 50 patients had a prolonged power failure preparedness plan. Conclusion. Technoelectric-dependent CYSHCN are poorly prepared for electrical power failure.
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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