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FTC Trip Related Resources

Equipment List

Face the Challenge is a humanitarian non-profit organization and does not sell any merchandise whatsoever. Nor do we provide any referral services for surgical supplies vendors. The supplies shown below are simply a reference list for surgical trip planning purposes.

Including but not limited to:

Equipment:Quantities:
stryker-LEIBINGER Command II Power Console & foot pedal
Cautions: **pack well to prevent damage during rough travel** **to minimize damage, entrust to the care of knowledgeable team members only**
2 ea. consoles, pedals
220-volt stryker Power Cords Cautions: **label well & remember to pack for the return home**
Bone plating Set 1.2 mm (craniofacial) 1
Bone plating Set 2.0 mm (max./mandibular) 1
Bone plating Set 2.7 mm (mandible) 1
Tyco/Valleylab Electrosurgical Generators + foot pedals
Cautions: **plan & pack well** **heavy** **must use transformer** **entrust to the care of knowledgeable team members only**
2- if host surgical staff don't have any cautery units
Polyhesive Return Electrodes (Grounding Pads), Infant, 25/case 1 case
Polyhesive Return Electrodes, Pediatric, E751025, (25/case) 1 - 2 cases
Polyhesive II Return Electrodes, Adult, E7507, (25/case) 1 case
Surgical Headlights, power sources, & replacement bulbs for each light
Advice: **each team surgeon should bring his/her own headlight & power source; essential for cleft palate and craniofacial surgeries**
Cautions: **Plan & pack well** **Label all cords and lights** **Transformer required**
1 per each team surgeon who is performing cleft palate and craniofacial surgeries
Olympus LF-DP Fiberoptic Intubating Scope + 1 replacement bulb
Caution: **Plan & pack well** **All personnel must avoid plugging into an electrical source without a transformer**
1
Thermoscan Thermometers + extra batteries 3
Propaq 104 EL Physiologic Monitor with one each:
Oxygen Sensor,
Temperature Probe,
Carbon Dioxide Sensor,
Arterial Line Bi- or Tri-Furcated
Transducer (Optional)
Transformer,
Power Cord
Cautions: **Check all physiologic parameters for proper function ~2 months prior to departure** **Obtain immediate repairs for any malfunction** **Travel only with proper-functioning monitors** **Plan & pack well for rugged transport** **Keep only in the care to experienced team members**
2
EKG Pads, Micropore, Pediatric 50/box 1 box
EKG Pads, Adult, Foam 50/box 1 box
Pulse Oximeters, Hand-Held 3
Sensor, Pediatric, Disposable 5
Oxisensor II Adult, Disposable 5
Suction Machines, if not available at host hospital 2 or 3
Command II 50k Drill & Bits 2 + bits
Command II Saggital Saws & Blades 2 + blades
Command II Reciprocating Saws & Blades 2 + blades
Handswitching Suction Coagulators, 12 Fr, 6"
--Cautery Pencils (electrodes) with Holsters, (25/case), E2516H
**Note: 3 cases of return electrodes & 2 cases of pencils valued @ ~$2,066.00**
2 cases
High-temperature, fine-tip, sterile, battery-operated cautery 5
Sterile Cautery Cleaners optional
Bipolar Footswitching Forceps 2 or 3
Camera + Case, Olympus Zoom 2100 Digital, rechargeable batteries, charger, converter 1
Camera, Sony Video Digital, rechargeable batteries, charger, converter 1
Digital Camera Storage Tapes 5
InFocus LP4252 Slide Projector, electrical cord, converter, **if teaching conference planned during trip** 1
Converters (to reduce the high overseas voltage of 220-240 volts to the correct level for US appliances of 110-120 volts):
Converters for Motorized Appliances (radios, camcorder rechargers, tape recorders, CD players, other non-heating appliances), 11 oz., ~$14.85
as needed
Converters for Heating Appliances (for short periods with irons, hand-held dryers, hot plates, etc. up to 2000 watts), 4 oz., ~$21.85 as needed
Combination Converters (combines functions of both converters, automatically switching, based on the appliance being used; for electric appliances, up to 2000 watts), 16 oz. ~$36.85 ea. as needed
Adaptor Plugs &/or Phone Adaptor Kits (for current information for which plugs for your destination, ~$7.50 each, visit e.g.: www.magellans.com/worldwide-guide as needed
Heavy-Duty Transformers:
2000 watt
500 watt (especially)
Cautions: **For high-wattage (>50 watts) motorized/electronic (non-heating) appliances** **Very heavy; plan & pack well; prongs tend to get broken & cords severed**
3-5- 500 watt, depending on what is available at travel site
Extension cords 6
Power strips/Surge Protectors 6
Surge Protectors for Computer Laptop dual-voltage appliances on 220-240 volts, including internal pulse filter to block metering signals that can interrupt modem transmission in many countries, ~$50.00 each optional

GHR 4/23/05