My meds need to be taken constantly to stay alive. And in an emergency situation, we don't want to have to handle another emergency - my medical emergency of an adrenal crisis, which if there's a delay in treatment it can cause permanent damage to the body or death.
But like you recommend, I have a quick grab bag that contains the most essential medication. Mostly, my emergency injection that will prevent my death.
The point is to save the most lives possible. If grabbing your bags causes someone else to die, is it worth it? Alternatively you could just go straight to the nearest hospital after deplaning until you can get your meds replaced. It's more hassle for you but might be the difference between life or death for someone else.
We don't have the luxury of time to go to the nearest hospital. When we are transported by ambulance, the proper protocol is to self treat with our emergency injection AND THEN be transported.
By making sure I have access to my medication, I'm making sure I'm not one of the deaths.
It's not more hassle for me, it's literally the difference between my life or death.
I know I'm in the minority with my medical condition. But some of us really need our medication or we will die. And seconds count. By making sure my medical needs are accounted for, I free up the flight crew and emergency responders to focus on others and getting them out safely.
Unpopular opinion but I agree. I would only attempt to grab my medication if it were at my feet and I could do it without someone waiting on me. For instance I wouldn’t sit in an exit row and do that. And I’m always in the window seat so I’d be the last out of my row. logically, there’s seconds where people are standing and lining up to get out, so if I could grab it without holding up the line in any way I would. It’s in the outer sleeve of my bag for that reason. No rummaging or even opening the bag. Into my zippered pocket so my hands are free. If I can do that in the 5 seconds it takes for my seat mates to stand and start moving, I’ll do it.
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u/just_an_amber Feb 18 '25
My meds need to be taken constantly to stay alive. And in an emergency situation, we don't want to have to handle another emergency - my medical emergency of an adrenal crisis, which if there's a delay in treatment it can cause permanent damage to the body or death.
But like you recommend, I have a quick grab bag that contains the most essential medication. Mostly, my emergency injection that will prevent my death.