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 sofar rechargeable
battery, and of sufficient volume to hold the vaccines and insulfn.
However, it
should be too smal] to be used for holding fish, coconuts, melong etc.
It must
be plastic and of entirely non-corrosive materials.
**The
radio
for each
clinic
should
be solar
powered
as wellf
(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
c.
be utilized.
Basic supplies & medicines:
The supplies and medicines needed by the medical ass#stant 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, benadry]
syringes (including insulin)
needles
other