title: Equipment donation to developing countries.
abstract: Equipment donations to colleagues working in developing countries may be a very effective form of aid, provided that the items supplied follow international guidelines and are practical for the receiving unit. A number of predictable difficulties may arise during the process and this article demonstrates what can be achieved by a few enthusiastic volunteers.
authors.affiliation: Manor Hospital, Walsall WS2 9PS, UK. abdul.gatrad@walsallhospitals.nhs.uk
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Gatrad
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gatrad
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gatrad
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards; D002608:Charities; D003906:Developing Countries; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies; D014944:World Health Organization