| Theme |
Environmental Arrangements of Hemodialysis Room -- including In-hospital Infection |
| Title |
Disaster management in dialysis institution |
| Author |
Shuji Konishi |
Department of Clinical Engineering, Sakai Rumi Clinic |
| Author |
Maki Mikami |
Department of Nephrology, Sakai Rumi Clinic |
| Author |
Kumi Okamoto |
Department of Nephrology, Sakai Rumi Clinic |
| Author |
Tomoyuki Kita |
Department of Nephrology, Sakai Rumi Clinic |
| Author |
Rumi Sakai |
Department of Nephrology, Sakai Rumi Clinic |
| [ Summary ] |
Nine years have passed since the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Kobe was destroyed when an earthquake occurred, and the utilities (water, electricity, and gas) stopped. In addition, the transportation network was completely paralyzed due to the extent of congestion on the roads. Normal daily life ceased to function. Because dialysis treatment is necessary for patients with end stage of renal disease (ESRD) even in such the situations, the dialysis centers must be prepared to act systematically against the disasters. If the degree of the earthquake is such that the infrastructure is destroyed. ESRD patients may take shelter in areas where damage is light, and receive treatments at dialysis centers. We suggest that we can avoid confusion when the disasters occur by establishing means for immediate contact with staff members and patients, as well as meeting patient's transportation needs. |