Planning for Emergencies - A Guide for People with Kidney Disease

• 2025

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The guide helps people with kidney disease prepare for emergencies like natural disasters or power outages. It describes how to manage treatments, keep a supply of medicines and food, and follow safety tips during crises. The guide suggests keeping important medical information handy, wearing a medical emblem, and having emergency supplies like radios and flashlights. It also advises on special diets if dialysis is missed. For different types of dialysis patients or transplant recipients, it provides specific instructions to ensure safety during emergencies. Overall, the guide aims to help kidney patients stay safe in unexpected situations.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Hemodialysis, Home; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Transplantation; Peritoneal Dialysis; Renal Dialysis

Institutions: National Kidney Foundation

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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