title: [The problems in anesthetic support in developing countries].
abstract: We report our support for anesthesia in Afghanistan and northern Iraq. The anesthetic staff of both countries expressed their wish to learn regional anesthesia. In Afghanistan, anesthesia is carried out only by nurse anesthetists, who need basic education in anesthesia. Due to the shortage of medical supply, the present condition is not suitable for regional anesthesia training. In northern Iraq, there are adequate medical supply and competent anesthetists, and the training of regional anesthesia was possible. The sustainability of health care depends on its country's economic power. The technical support as an aid is difficult, if the level of support exceeds the capacity of the economic power.
authors.affiliation: 2nd Department of Anesthesia, Japanese Red Cross Kumamoto Hospital, Kumamoto 862-8520.
authors.forename: Takao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: Sunao
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Asai
mesh_terms: D000346:Afghanistan; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000193:education*; D003906:Developing Countries; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D007391:International Cooperation; D007493:Iraq; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors