Advanced medical post (AMP) introduction

Advanced medical post for 300 patients, of which 50% severe

• To manage medical, surgical, gynaecological/obstetrical and paediatric cases
• Severe patients must be stabilised and referred by ambulance to the hospital (2 hours drive)
• Exceptionally the patient can stay overnight
• No power
• Full treatment course for “green” ones
• 300 patients:
• 15% red = 45
• 25 % yellow = 75
• 10% black = 30
• 50% green = 150
• The presence of a medical doctor is required

It is composed of 3 parts

• Medical equipment
• Medicines and renewable medical supplies
• Complementary part if electricity available

The support activities Sterilisation and Pharmacy are mandatory in one of the 6 main activity focal points.