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rough benches (4)
plastic heavy duty chairs (6)
local stove and fuel (for food demonstration)
assorted pots and pans (for food demonstration)
(optional) sewing machines and other craft tools
*The small refrigerator should be electrically powered from a salar rechargeable
battery, and of sufficient volume to hold the vaccines and insulin.

However, it

should be too small to be used for holding fish, coconuts, melons, etc.

It must

be plastic and of entirely non-corrosive materials.
**The radio for each clinic should be solar-powered as well

(with possible

gasoline generator back-up) and environmentally protected in a watertight case.
A "beeper" system should be provided to establish when the unit is being called.
It is suggested that a watertight flashing light and bell system be utilized.
c.

Basic supplies & medicines:
The supplies and medicines needed by the medical assistant will fall

into the following categories (an expanded list is in Appendix J).
linen/towels, etc. for beds
splints
dressings
bandages
contraceptives
pain medicine
antibiotics
parasite medicine
eye/ear medicine
skin ointments
oral rehydration packets
diarrhea medicine
blood pressure medicine
diabetes medicine
toxic coral stings i.e. epinephrine, benadryl

syringes (including insulin)
needles
other

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