Immediate Medical Needs in Haiti -- Updated January 21

Dear all,

Here is the latest list issued by Claude


Immediate Medical Needs in Haiti -- Updated 21 Jan 10


Antibiotics (oral & IV):


Cloxacillin
Amoxil
Bactrim
Cipro
Fucidin and or Bactroban
Futhithalmic/ophthalmic gtts/oint


Analgesics: (liquid, tablet, injectable, IV)
Tylenol or Advil
Codiene
Morphine or Demeral injectable


Other Medicines:
Gravol liquid, tabs, injectable
Xylocaine 1% or 2% with and without
Anti-inflamatories (oral and IV)
Anti-asthmatics (oral and oral sprays)
Anti-bacterial solutions
IV fluids -- NACL, Dextrose 5%, DW with NACL Ringer lactate


Orthopedic Supplies:
Steinman pins
K-wires
Splints
Casts
Cast padding
K-nails
External fixators
Bandages
Betadine
Alcohol
Orthopedic drills
Big scissors
Softbank gauze
Surgical masks


Other Supplies:


Gauze, cling, dressing supplies, bandaging (all sizes)
Adhesives
Suture materials
Disinfectants (wound care/sterile saline, etc)
Gloves
Syringes â?" 1cc/2cc/5cc/10cc
Needles (22, 25, 18gauge)
Alcohol
Plastics bags
IV sets, a lot


Immediate Food Needs in Haiti


Rice
Beans
Cornmeal
Dried foods
Canned foods
Powdered milk


PDG Dick


Source: Rotary District7020 Haiti Updates Blog