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Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

Sophia Brennan
Sophia Brennan
·1 min read·Kumamoto, Japan·18 views

Originally reported by BBC Health ↗ · Rewritten for clarity and brevity by Brightcast

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in JapanHealth

Security camera footage recently showed a magnitude 6.8 earthquake shaking Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan. This event happened last month.

Four surgeries were taking place when the quake hit. One video from an operating room showed an abdominal surgery in progress. Medical staff quickly shielded the patient with their bodies. Equipment in the room swayed violently. A nurse also opened a door to make sure there was an escape route.

The hospital reported that all four operations were finished successfully. Kumamoto General Hospital stopped its normal outpatient services after the earthquake on July 28. It started them again on August 5.

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This article highlights the positive action of medical staff who continued critical surgeries and protected patients during an earthquake. While the event itself was a crisis, the focus is on the successful completion of operations and the hospital's quick return to service. The emotional impact is high due to the bravery shown, and there's clear evidence of successful outcomes for the patients involved.

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Sources: BBC Health

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