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    Impact on Hospital Functions Following the 2010 Chilean Earthquake
    (2010) Kirsch, Thomas D.; Mitrani-Reiser, Judith; Bissell, Richard; Sauer, Lauren M.; Mahoney, Michael; Holmes, William T.; Santa Cruz, Nicolas; de la Maza, Francisco
    Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the 2010 Chilean earthquake on hospital functions and services. Hospitals functioning in a post-disaster environment must provide emergency medical care related to the event, in addition to providing standard community health services. This study focused on damage to both structural and nonstructural components, as well as to utility services.