Africa Life
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01 AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL index 03 1.2 General Terms and Supply Conditions 04 1.3 Africa Life Description

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL 1. Solution for deprived areas in Africa 1.1 Context LARUS, Artigos e Equipamentos para Construção, Lda. and IBERIA Advanced Health Care, Lda., expert in research and implementation of projects in the scientific areas, have developed a new approach to prevention and health surveillance. Larus, involved in the development of the product, is responsible for its production, marketing and implementation. Based on the involvement of citizens in the prevention and monitoring of their own health, AFRICA LIFE consists of an equipment to support health in Africa, intended to...

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL 1.2 General Terms and Supply Conditions 1. General terms The present General Terms and Conditions are applicable to requests for AFRICA LIFE Health Units suppliance and exclude the applicability of other conditions presented by the customer. Pre-existing agreements shall prevail as defined by the parties. Amendments and additions can only be met by written agreement. 2. Orders Orders are considered firmed once client validates them, through written confirmation to Larus. 3. Prices Prices are net, valid for 90 days. Shipping is included until a local harbor. 4. Payment...

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL 1.3 AFRICA LIFE description “AFRICA LIFE ” is a Health Unit, easy to carry and deploy, developed for deprived areas. Integrates modules type “containers with thermal insulation”, each with a specific function: - consultation; - hospitalization; - isolation for infectious diseases; Health information is obtained through questionnaires included in the software “Africa Life” and the tests carried out in in medical check-up equipment installed in the modules. The project, developed in view of the health conditions of some African territories, might be permanently upgraded....

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL 1.4 Modules The modules incorporate health check-up equipment. This project includes monitoring by a professional, to whom the necessary training is provided, ensuring basic health care services, monitoring the patient and assess the overall health situation in a region. The collected data will be evaluated and in difficult or dispute cases, a report may be issued to a medical support center, which will determine the approach to be given to the patient. ISOLATION MODULE (infectious) TECHNICAL AREA (generator, air conditioning) CONSULTATION MODULE SUPPORT ROOM...

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL 1.4.1 Consultation Module A basic health check-up is made using a series of user friendly medical reinforced equipments blood pressure, cholesterol, flowmetry, electrocardiography, etc. Immediate and basic health care services are provided, such as bandages or wraps, vaccinations, tests, intravenous medication, ECG, spirometry, blood gas analysis or basic life support maneuvers. Data will be collected regarding blood pressure, cholesterol, flowmetry, electrocardiography, habits (Epworth Sleepiness Scale; carbon monoxide), urogenital profile (urinary incontinence...

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL It also integrates: - WC equipped with toilet, sink and placeholder for installing a urine flowmeter; - medical consultation area with desk and chairs, closet with check-up equipment, marquise with drawers, fridge and stand with sink; - machinery compartment (generator and air conditioning). The gathered data may be registered in a record sheet or informatically inserted in a computer software. In addition to these data, complex information will be sent to medical centers or hospitals, through satellite, gsm, wi-fi or radio, for which a specific software has been...

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL Africa Life Software (with Clinical history storage) People responsible for the equipment will be selected, and will be given training to support those in need of primary health care. AFRICA LIFE software was developed in order to obtain data that allows the evaluation and implementation of a fast initial treatment. It involves the identification and an early engagement with the patient. When well conducted, the interview is an important act for identifiing diseases or pathologies. The results obtained with the check-up equipment are added to the interview and, once...

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL Informative & interpretative charts included in the Africa Life software Abdominal Circumference Type 2 Diabetes and CVD Risk Blood Pressure Cardio Vascular Risk Oxygen Saturation Plantar Analysis Useful Recommendations Hydration Level Urine flowmeter Testicular self-examination Breast self-examination

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL 3. Water supply reservoir (3.000L)

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL 6. Photovoltaic power The photovoltaic system for energy suppliance was dimensioned based on the average sun exposure values verified in a reference african country, considering a continuous operation of 8hours per day. The project’s energy requirements took into account the power of the provided equippment (PC, lighting, air conditioning, medical equipment), as well as other corrective factors. Considering the irradiance and latitude of the site, a 10º tilt for the solar modules was decided, having in mind the most unfavourable situation in terms of solar exposure. The...

AFRICA LIFE PROPOSAL 1.4.2 Hospitalization Module Prepared for monitored hospitalization (overflows, oxygen therapy, intravenous medication, etc). Integrates suport room with bed and storage, and hospitalization room with gurney. 1.4.3 Isolation Module (infectious) Conceived for hospitalizing patients with contagious and infectious diseases. Integrates entrance hall, which gives access to two single bed rooms and storage, for monitored hospitalization patients.

LARUSDESIGN Artigos para Constru^ao e Equipamentos, Lda Apartado 100 3854-909 Albergaria-a-Velha tel. +351 234 520 600 comercial@larus.pt www.larus.pt 1191301A advanced IDCICIM HEALTHCARE WWW.IBERIADVANCEDHEALTHCARE.COM Iberia Advanced Health Care, Lda. Avenida Montevideu, 236 4150-516 Porto Tel. +351 226 197 700 geral@iberiadvancedhealthcare.com www.iberiadvancedhealthcare.com