Report From Mission 2 (19 - 26 January 2005) (Part 2)

ERM Team 2 at KLIA
(read Part 1 here)

Other Notes and Observations
Most commonly seen medical conditions:

1. Upper respiratory tract infection
2. Skin conditions
   • Dermitis
   • Fungal infections
   • Folliculitis
   • Scabies
   • Leprosy
3. Ear conditions
   • Otitis Externa
   • Deafness
4. Gastroentritis
5. Lower respiratory infections
   • Bronchitis
   • Chronic obstructive airways disease
   • Asthma
6. Caries
7. Cataract
8. Hypertension

Neglected injuries:

1. Back aches
2. Joint pains
3. Soft-tissue injuries
4. Fractures

All these injuries were sustained when they were thrown by the tsunami waves.

Medications needed:

1. Analgesics
2. Antipyretics (there's alot of Paracetamol)
3. Tempol Suppositories
4. Antihistamines (Adult & Paed)
5. Dressing sets
6. Basic surgical kits for T&S and STO
7. Propanolol
8. Sedatives for
   • Adults,
   • Children,
   • Febrile fits,
   • Epilepsy
9. Vaccinnes (especially ATT does not need refrigeration)
10. Benzyl benzoate
11. Calamine lotion
12. Zinc Oxide
13. Haematinics
14. Cotton buds
15. AGE medication and ORS
    
16. Eye and ear drops
17. Prednisole and topical steriods

NOT needed:

1. IV Antibiotics

URGENTLY needed:

1. Generators
2. People and equipment for water well disinfection
3. Laboratory equipment and personnel