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KIT, 001, 625 treatments, COMPLETE (LOG. + MED.) 4 000 L

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/15081
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KIT, 001, 625 treatments, COMPLETE

Indications

Medical and logistic support, sent to a new health structure set up in an area where a cholera epidemic breaks out. Local purchases are not considered during the first phase of the emergency.

Specifications

This kit is specially designed for refugee camps. It can also be used for urban or rural populations, altough being less adapted.

It is composed of a medical part with 2 infusions modules (2000 l each) and a logistic part.

The insecticide with residual effect is NO LONGER included in the module AND need to be ordered separately because

  • The kind of insecticide will be determined according to the country and the known resistance‌ (see related articles)
  • Trying to fight against resistance, we agreed to use insecticides in rotation of 3 years, so according to the country, once again, the type of insecticide might change

The type of insecticide to be determined at the order by the WatSan referent.

  • Wettable Powder (WP) intended for rough permeable surfaces: concrete, plaster, clay, bricks, water-based paint
  • Suspension concentrate (SC) intended for smooth impermeable surfaces: plastic sheeting, tent canvas, oil paint is no longer part of the module.

Both the insecticide and the spraying equipment must be WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) approved‌ and compliant with national legislation, and the staff fully protected.

Instructions for use

It is mandatory to have minimum 4000 l of Ringer Lactate (Hartmann) to one's disposal for the IV treatment of 500 cholera patients.

An underestimation of needs which could lead to infusion stocks running out during an epidemic is always more expensive than ordering 4000 l in the first place.

See Management of a cholera epidemic, MSF, 2018