Implementation of an oxygen concentrator system in district hospital paediatric wards throughout Malawi
Penny Enarson, Sophie La Vincente, Robert Gie, Ellubey Maganga, Codewell Chokani
Volume 86, Number 5, May 2008, 344-348
Table 1. Cost of equipment and training
| Item | Amount | Cost (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| Concentrators all the same model – WHO approved | 26 units | 22 198 |
| Flow-splitters | 26 units | 13 159 |
| Spares for ongoing maintenance and repair including: | • All filters | 8 594 |
| • Tubing | ||
| • Valve kits | ||
| • Sieve beds | ||
| Voltage surge prevention device | 27 units | 1 717 |
| Nasal prongs and blanking-plugs | 5 100 pieces | 15 326 |
| Training and materials | – | 31 807 |
| Shipping and handling | – | 11 276 |
| Cost of central level monitoring visits not includeda | – | – |
| Cost of electrical engineering department not includedb |
– |
– |
| – |
a Already included in Child Lung Health Programme (CLHP) budget.b Already included in the Ministry of Health budget.