Despite a recent failure of the built-in rechargeable battery, we are still able to check EKGs by keeping the device plugged into a power converter 24 hours a day. The ability to do rapid on-site EKGs is a real benefit as cardiovascular disease rises. The small amount of power used to keep the EKG "alive" without the battery is a small price to pay for this added capability.
The machine we purchased to do Complete Blood Counts succumbed to the heat and humidity of the tropics. Even after multiple attempts by the seller to correct the problems, it was finally returned to the manufacturer. They were able to identify the defect and someday may have a product suitable for our environment. Until then we'll depend on an outside commercial lab to do this test.
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Hi Ginger,
My family and I are missionaries based in Cebu. We have been here for almost 6 yrs. I got bored tonight and googled missionary blogs in the Philippines, and came across yours. It's interesting to see other people's views of this country, and to see what they do. May God bless you in your work there!!
Connie Murphy
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