Wishlist
The following list includes items which would be particularly well-received by Kanti Hospital. Many of the drugs can be purchased in Nepal - often cheaper than abroad, and buying them when in Kathmandu might pose less of a problem than if they were to be brought into the country.However, there are many other bits and pieces that are not available. Have a look at the list and give serious thought to whether your baggage allowance can include any of these items. I can guarantee that all donations will be very well received.
Please note that you should be comfortable with the customs rules regarding bringing any medicines/equipment into Nepal. My impression is that it seldom poses a problem so long as their intended use is clear, but obviously no responsibility can be taken for any problems experienced!
I'll update this list with any additional information from the staff at Kanti.
Recently requested items (March 2005)
The following items have been specifically requested by the cardiology unit at Kanti Hospital. Some might be difficult to get, but others would be easy to fit into your baggage. If any clarification is required, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me at david@nepalelective.org.Please note that the voltage setting in Nepal is 220-240V.
- Pulse oxymeter (portable)
- Nasal cannula for oxygenation (different pediatric sizes)
- IV cannula 18G, 19G, 20G, 21G (pericardiocentesis)
- Portable ECG with paper
- Small size cardiac monitor (with ECG, HR, Temp, BP probe)
- Oxygen masks of different pediatric sizes
- Inj. vancomycin (with long expiry date)
- Blood Pressure sets (with cuff of different sizes)
- Infant blood pressure set (eg. Dinamap)
- Neonatal head boxes of different sizes (if possible, it may occupy a lot of baggage space)
Medical Equipment
- intra-osseous needles
- mini autoclaves
- operating room gowns
- other textbooks (especially for Intensive Care)
- nebulisers
- paediatric formularies
- APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support) Manuals
- peak flow meters
- pulse oximeters
- skin grafting knives
- weighing scales
Medical Consumables
- adhesive diapers/nappies
- crepe bandages
- elasticated bandages
- muslin gauze
- suturing materials
- surgical cotton wool
- surgical gloves
- Tegaderm or similar patches
- ventilation tubes
Medicines
- analgesia
- anti-emetics
- antivirals, antifungals, antibiotics
- chemotherapy for oncology ward (check in advance!)
- diazepam IV and PR preparations
- digoxin
- dopamine
- flamazine
- gentamicin
- hydrocortisone
- ranitidine
- salbutamol
Miscellaneous
- balloons
- hot water bottles
- toothpaste
- shower gel