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Fig. 4 | Renal Replacement Therapy

Fig. 4

From: Survey of dialysis therapy during the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster and recommendations for dialysis therapy preparation in case of future disasters

Fig. 4

Reasons for interruption of dialysis services in terms of seismic intensity. Left: Number of facilities by different reasons. Right: Percentage of facilities by different reasons. The most common reason for the interruption was power outage. Some facilities that were hit by an earthquake of moderate intensity (3 or 4) also experienced the interruption due to facility damage. Facility and equipment damage due to earthquake/power outages (except for rolling blackouts)/water outages

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Renal Replacement Therapy

ISSN: 2059-1381

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