Midwifery kit,suppl.1a-drugs

General Description:
Midwifery kit, supplementary 1a - drugs

Technical Specifications:

Kit contents:
5 x S1545300 - Oxytocin inj 10 IU 1ml amp/BOX-10
1 x S1543625 - Diazepam inj 5mg/ml 2ml amp/BOX-10 pt

Note: "Midwifery kit, suppl. 1a-drugs" is only supplied via air shipment.

Packaging and labelling:
The Midwifery kit is packed in 1 box labelled with part 1 of 1

Weight and Volume:
Estimated weight: 0.7kg
Estimated volume: 0.006m3

Instructions for use:
The kit contains medicines that normally need import authorizations (narcotic/psychotropic substances). Since this kit is usually urgently required and needs to be shipped within 24 hours, it does not allow time to apply for import and export authorisations. Until further notice, Supply Division will not require import authorisations for this kit. However, Country Offices ordering or receiving this kit are advised to investigate if their national authorities require an import authorisation.

For these shipments, Supply Division will complete the "Notation Form for Emergency Supplies of Controlled Substances" and forward it to the DMA (Danish Medicines Agency). Please refer to Supply Directive: CF/SD/2008/002 Rev 01 - Ordering of narcotic and/or psychotropic pharmaceutical products.

"Midwifery kit, suppl. 1a-drugs" also contains medicines that need to be stored at controlled temperatures (cold chain). The kit is therefore only supplied via air shipment.

Note: "Midwifery kit, suppl. 1a-drugs" is complementary to catalogue number S9902217 "Midwifery kit, 1-drugs".

"Midwifery kit, suppl. 1a-drugs" is one part of "Midwifery Kit - Complete" and one part of the "Obstetric, surgical Kit - Complete".

"Midwifery Kit - Complete" contains basic medicines, medical devices consumables and equipment, basic sterilisation and resuscitation equipment for health facilities. The kit is designed to perform an average of 50 normal deliveries. The kit is intended for use by trained personnel, such as midwives, physicians and nurses with midwifery skills and resuscitation skills.

Important: Customers should order "Midwifery Kit - Complete" to fulfill the objectives. For full information on the purpose, concept, and contents and how to order this kit please refer to Technical Bulletin No. 4 (click on UNICEF web catalogue toolbar: TECHNICAL BULLETINS).

"Obstetric, Surgical Kit - Complete" contains basic medicines, medical devices consumables and equipment, surgical instruments sets, and basic sterilisation and resuscitation equipment for health facilities. The kit is designed to perform an average of 100 deliveries, including 50 with complications and surgery (with an average of 25 caesarean sections). The kit is intended for use by trained personnel, such as midwives, nurses, physicians, obstetricians, gynaecologists, surgeons and anaesthetists.

Important: Customers should order the "Obstetric, surgical Kit - Complete" to fulfill the objectives. For full information on the purpose, concept, contents and how to order the Obstetric, surgical kit - Complete, please refer to Technical Bulletin No. 5 (click on UNICEF web catalogue toolbar: TECHNICAL BULLETINS)

Emergency scenarios:
This item is part of UNICEF Emergency supply list for health; reference is made to "Assumed Scenario of complex emergency or natural disaster with little/no health services".

Transport and Storage:
Transportation and storage for Cold chain (+2 to +8°C)
Controlled substances
Batch managed
Shelf life