CHOLERA BED adult/child, wash. canvas, hole+intravenous pole
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CWATBEDSC0-
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Account code:
61010
HS Code:
940290
Last Updated on:
07/11/2024, 16:15:15
Former
Code(s):
CWATBEDCHO- EHOEBEDC1--
BED, CHOLERA BED
Definition
A bed designed for treating a patient in a cholera unit. It typically includes a frame and a plastic canvas with a hole that can be easily washed and disinfected.
Specifications
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Technical specifications
- Frame:
- 2 sizes: adjustable in length, 1 for adult and 1 for child
- watertight (without openings)
- painted steel: possible to disinfect with a chlorine solution
- lightweight
- minimum height canvas: 41 cm
- with infusion stand for 4 infusion bags
- surface area of each of the 4 legs of the bed must be large enough to not puncture the plastic sheeting on the floor
- Canvas:
- 2 different sizes: 1 for an adult, 1 for a child
- closed at the top and bottom ends (where the head and feet are)
- circular hole in the middle: Ø 20 cm for adult, Ø 10 cm for child
- plastic: disinfection with chlorine solution
- Solid and robust: frame and canvas must support adult patients of up to 120 kg
- Transport bag
Dimensions
Canvas:
- adult minimum : 200 x 80 cm
- child minimum: 150 x 80 cm
Packaging & Labelling
Packed individually in a transport bag.
Instructions for use
Intended for treatment of cholera during epidemics.
Clean and disinfect thoroughly at frequent intervals and in-between patients.
Maintenance
Waste management
Damaged beds must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before disposal.
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MSF requirements
- solid, stable and comfortable
- minimal weight and volume to enable international transport
- easy to disinfect
- easy to set up and dismount
- multiple uses: adapted for children and adults (and by request also for routine patient treatments)
Possible alternative
An existing hospital bed can be made into a cholera bed using a "Ferari" canvas. Obviously this approach is less thorough and cheaper (+/- 15 €), but the availability is not always possible. Contact your water & sanitation officer for more information.