Product Information Sheets. 1993/1994.

Author(s) : WHO, OMS, EPI

Type of monograph: Guide/Handbook

Summary

These sheets are produced by WHO/EPI in collaboration with the Programme for Acute Respiratory Infections, the Global Blood Safety Initiative and UNICEF/Copenhagen. It provides general information on the choice of equipment, together with specific technical and purchasing data for individual selected items. Extract of contents: general information (vaccine storage; estimated cost of equipping a cold chain; CFCs). 1. Cold rooms for bulk storage of vaccines. 2. Transport (refrigerated vehicles). 3. Refrigerators and freezers: choosing a refrigerator or freezer (absorption and compression refrigerators and freezers; solar refrigerator and freezer systems); guide to refrigerators-freezers by type. 4. Cold boxes, vaccine carriers and packaging. 5. Icepacks. 6. Thermometers, thermo-recorders and indicators. 7. Miscellaneous accessories. 8. Syringes and needles. 9. Steam sterilizers. 10. Injections accessories. 11. Specimen collection equipment. 12. Cold boxes and carriers for blood transport.

Details

Original title: Product Information Sheets. 1993/1994.
Record ID : 1994-0698
Languages: English
Publication: WHO (World Health Organization) - Switzerland/Switzerland
Publication date: 1993
Collection:
Source: Source: WHO-UNICEF-EPI.TS-93.1; ed. 10; 205 p. (21 x 29.7); index.
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

Indexing

Themes: The influence of refrigeration on microorganisms, viruses and vaccines;
Cold chain, interfaces
Keywords: Vaccine; Economy; Cold room; Cold chain; CFC; Manufacturer; Thermometry; Directory; Fridge-freezer; Absorption system; Compression system; Equipment; Cold storage; Refrigerated vehicle; Solar energy