EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORT

Earthquake Response Timeline

Press Release January 12, 2010 The Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (AMHE), South Florida Chapter is saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake that hit on Haiti on Tuesday January 12, 2010. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families of the people of Haiti who are affected by this disaster. …

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Health Information for Travelers to Haiti

Available at: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/haiti.aspx. Accessed Jan. 2010 Preparing for Your Trip to Haiti Before visiting Haiti, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as …

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Preliminary List of Emergency Medical Supplies

Sterile and regular Gloves Antibiotics (p.o. and i-v): cephalosporins, cillins, cleocin, etc. Skin-graft equipments (dermatome, blades, mesher), Basics: Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Betadine, gauze, bandage, tapes Topical wound care: Silvadene, Bacitracin, Neosporin, Xeroform Sterilizing equipments, Cauterizing equipments Scissors, Staples, staple removers, Sutures (all sizes and types) Nylon (ethilon) 2-0, 3-0, 4-0 Vicryl 2-0, 3-0,  4-0 Chromic …

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Medical Flights

In collaboration with other organizations, we are coordinating volunteers who are willing to travel to Haiti to provide medical assistance to the Earthquake victims. Priority will be given to medical professionals with training or experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Trauma Surgeons, Orthopedists, and Creole-speaking health care professionals. Volunteers, if you haven’t already done so, …

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