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I have made contact with a local organization here that has access to all kinds of medical equipment and supplies. I need a list of needs, and they need donations to cover shipping. They have even given away ambulances!

I have made contact with our local physio control rep and can get good prices on top of the line AEDs, the vendor that was chosen for the space station. I also have access to refirb units at a discount.

I hope to be down in Nov Dec time frame, and hope to spend about 35 days on this trip, so we could set up a quite a few classes.

I brought down lots of medical supplies on my last visit, from KEDS to neb kits to gloves to etc, but this new contact I have will blow anything I have done previously away,

As John said, your chain is only as strong as the weakest link, it takes all the players to make this thing work.

Can someone make contact with the Poly Clinic and as about the needs for them?


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Dr.Rodriquez from the Polyclinic is involved with this as well as the private doctors.The biggest need for the Polyclinic is 24 hour staff----just can't see that happening anytime soon. They don't have money to pay new staff or to house them.

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I am a retired dentist from the states and I work with the polyclinic. I can get the info for you. Wil Lala DDS
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WHAT ?

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fyi the local place I have been in contact with

http://hospitalsofhope.org/

my email

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maybe I shouldn't stir the pot but here goes... mixing medicine and religion... may not be the best idea... any idea Charlie how these guys mix the two in a practical sense on the ground? Giving is so great and important but if its tied to preaching to people I'm not sure how I feel about it. Thoughts?

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Please feel free to copy and use the updated plan below
The Belize Tourist Board and PADI organization as well as the San Pedro Tour Guide association require EAP's be handy for all operators.
Emergency Action Plan
While Belize is a very safe and fun place to dive, we are prepared in case of an emergency situation.
Safety Operations
A qualified Divemaster/License Belizean Tour Guide will always be present when White Sands Dive Shop conducts any Diving or snorkeling excursion. These individuals are trained in oxygen administration, first aid and CPR procedures as well as rescue breathing and airway obstruction. A first aid station is also housed inside the building used for dive shop operations and all boats.
Emergency Evacuation
In all emergencies, the San Pedro Hyperbaric Chamber must be contacted immediately, by calling 226-2851 ( this number is posted on the wall above the schedule board. When the phone is answered:
Give your name and specific location and all other pertinent information that is requested. Bring someone with you when making an emergency call so that one of you can stay by the phone at least 3-minutes for any return call, if necessary. A list of emergency services telephone numbers appear at the end of this section. In the case of a life-threatening emergency, request that Med Flight be dispatched immediately.
Emergency Evacuation North of the San Pedro River
Emergency evacuations north of the San Pedro River are cautioned about attempting long road evacuations by golf cart. The Costal Express offers Emergency Evacuation Services by boat.
Phone 226 2007 they stand by Marine radio frequency 80.
They stop at any dock for transport to the Amigos dock in town and will call ahead to have a doctor meet at the Amigos dock.
Transportation from the Amigos dock in San Pedro Town to airport or chamber is by land taxi service also arranged by Costal Express. Costal Express employees are trained, experienced and rehearsed for Emergency Evacuations from Ambergris Caye's remote North areas.

Med-Flight Emergencies
Contact the Chamber to request Med Flight for certain medical emergencies which require immediate evacuation from Ambergris caye. It is noted that Med Flight is not the primary responder. However, due to the remoteness of our location, Astrum has agreed to respond to certain emergencies when called upon by the San Pedro Hyperbaric Chamber.
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Office (Belize): +501 222-5100
Mobile (Belize): +501 610-4381
Toll Free (US): +1 (888) ASTRUM4
Toll Free (US): +1 (888) 278-7864
(1) Near drowning when the victim has lost consciousness. San Pedro Chamber must be called whenever a victim has been removed from the water in an unconscious condition.
(2) Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism (A.G.E.). Although rare, this is a very serious diving injury. Whenever the victim is suspected of experiencing an air embolism, as it is commonly called transport to San Pedro Hyperbaric Chamber. Signs and symptoms to watch for all convulsions, unconsciousness, bloody froth at the mouth, partial or full paralysis, etc.

Trauma
Any trauma, such as uncontrolled bleeding, head injury, etc. caused by a fall or instrument, requires immediate evacuation. Call San Pedro Poly Clinic 226-2536
Hospitals
Most emergency evacuations will be taken to Belize City Hospital (KHH) 223-1548
Hyperbaric Chamber
The closest hyperbaric chamber is located the San Pedro Air Strip 226-2851
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
Wings of Hope- Medical emergency air ambulance- 223-3292 or fax: 223-0549
Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226- 2686.
Dr. Lerida Rodriguez: 226-2197 or cell 620-1974
San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 226- 4695
Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851
Dr. Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or 226-2854.
Poly Clinic-226-2555 and 226-2536

Diver's Alert Network 919-684-8111800-446-2671


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John, I don't I can give them a call or drop by and ask. I'm just looking for resources. They are buying our old ambulances not sure if an ambulance is a good idea for AC.


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the last ambulance rotted in front of the medical school... thanks for all the work you are doing Charlie... hope to catch up soon.

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All of this is well intentioned - and the services you indicate are needed. But without education at a grass roots level, nothing happens to improve conditions long-rage. The rotting ambulance is but one example. Folks from the US think the need for 9-11, ambulance, trauma center, etc is obvious, but clearly it's not so obvious to the leaders of this island community.

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