Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Institute for Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Natural Disasters and Dialysis Treatment
  Author(s): Billey Maccum*
  
  Following Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans in 2005, the influence of natural disasters on the supply of dialysis services has gotten more attention in the previous decade. Earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons (also known as cyclones and hurricanes), storms, and flooding are all extremely dangerous in the Asia-Pacific region. These incidents can substantially disrupt haemodialysis services, resulting in missed dialysis, increased hospitalisation, and post-traumatic stress disorder for patients. Furthermore, haemodialysis patients may be required to relocate and may be separated from their families and social supports for extended periods of time. In contrast to haemodialysis, most research suggests that peritoneal dialysis is easier to maintain and support in a catastrophe situation. It has become clear that dialysis units and patients should be prepared for a disaster, an.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2161-0959.2022.12.382

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