KIT, 001, 625 treatments, medical modules, 4 000 L
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KIT, 001, 625 treatments, medical
Indications
Medical support, sent to a pre-existing health structure located in an area where a cholera epidemic breaks out. The logistic supplies are purchased locally. Only medical modules are sent from Europe.
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 medical modules with 2 infusions modules (2000 l each).
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