Urgent Call to Patients with Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency
In response to the recent power outages, the Mongi Slim University Hospital in La Marsa is urging patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency who rely on home oxygen therapy to immediately contact the hospital if a power outage prevents them from continuing their treatment.
Support and Care
The hospital specifies that these patients will be taken care of, within the limits of available capacity, to ensure the continuity of their treatment and prevent medical complications that may result from an interruption of oxygen therapy.
Recommendations for Families
The hospital also invites the families of affected individuals not to wait in case of difficulty. In the event of an electrical failure that compromises the operation of oxygen concentrators or other essential medical equipment, it is recommended to quickly contact the hospital to assess care solutions.
Context and Importance
This communication comes in a context marked by power cuts and disruptions to the electrical network, linked in particular to the high temperatures and increased demand for electricity. It highlights the vulnerability of patients dependent on medical equipment powered by the grid and the importance of anticipating emergency situations, both for healthcare establishments and affected families.
