Hospital of blackouts chased by doctors Chiba Tateyama 9/13 11:34
The hospital in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, where power outages associated with Typhoon No. 15 continue, uses a generator to secure the minimum power supply, but most of the air conditioning equipment such as air conditioners cannot be used, and doctors are busy responding. It is.
At “Kobayashi Hospital” in Tateyama City, where about 90 elderly people are admitted, the power outage has continued since September 9 when the typhoon landed, and one generator that could be arranged on the evening of the following day is in operation. There is not enough power and it can only be used in the hospital ward among the three buildings.
During the day, the lights in the hospital rooms are turned off, and air-conditioning equipment such as air conditioners is set to a higher temperature than before and used every hour to reduce power consumption.
At hospitals, doctors and nurses increased the number of patrols and confirmed their physical condition so that inpatients did not suffer from heat stroke.
Dr. Takeshi Kobayashi said, “At one time, there were many patients with high fever from the heat, and it was in a serious state. I managed to keep up with the operation of the generator, but I am looking forward to the restoration of power as soon as possible.” It is.