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MSF’s Armory

MSF’s Armory. Mike Gibbons. Methods. My plan is to establish an armory for MSF and similar organizations, such as Paul Farmer’s. I could accomplish this through two venues: Collecting yesterday’s technology from various firms and clinics in the first world

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MSF’s Armory

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  1. MSF’s Armory Mike Gibbons

  2. Methods • My plan is to establish an armory for MSF and similar organizations, such as Paul Farmer’s. • I could accomplish this through two venues: • Collecting yesterday’s technology from various firms and clinics in the first world • Developing situation specific technologies designed for use in war torn and poverty stricken third world countries. • I would then distribute theses tools as needed to the professionals located around the world • See http://youtube.com/watch?v=73zMcdGfXGE&feature=related to see a short summary of MSF’s mission and works.

  3. Equipment • There are three main types of equipment necessary for delivering healthcare: • “Disposable”- Syringes, tongue depressors • “Basic”- Stethoscopes, scalpels, beds • “High Tech”- Imaging, monitoring devices • My focus would be on providing “basic” to “high tech” equipment, because it is harder to acquire and more expensive than “disposable” equipment.

  4. Delivery • I could go over with whatever equipment was being delivered and train the on-site workers in using it. I would also train them in how to fix basic malfunctions. • In the same trip, I could find out what kind of new gadgets, or variations of traditional ones I might design or modify to help the on-site workers to better serve their patients.

  5. Design/Modification • Given the extreme conditions and situations that MSF workers must deal with daily, new variants of developed technology are often necessary, and sometimes entirely new devices are required. • With a background in biomed engineering, I would be able to adapt and develop technologies based on the needs of the doctors in the field

  6. How I Get There • My plan from here is to get a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering. My specialization would determine what area, design or acquisition and maintenance, would be my most valuable asset to MSF and other organizations. • I feel like I can’t go wrong, because no matter what I do in the field I will be helping to develop better ways of keeping people healthy.

  7. Sources • www.jimmykets.be • www.made-in-china.com • www.bvhealthsystem.org • www.gradymedical.com • www.usdoj.gov • www.supplierlist.com • www.health.adelaide.edu.au/ophthalmology/myanmar/

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