The Burn Survival Kit: A High-Tech Algorithm for Low-Income Countries

Project Lead(s): Robin Evans

The Burn Survival Kit (BSK) is an inexpensive, sustainable solution to burns in low-income countries. The kit contains oral rehydration salts for restoring lost fluids, a silver nanotubule dressing to prevent infection and a connection to a burn unit via a text messaging database. End-users are guided by a wordless instruction manual.

Grantee overview:
Program Stars in Global Health Round 3
Institution University of British Columbia
Institution Country Canada
Implementation Country Uganda
Implementation Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Priority Physical Disability
Platform Medical Devices, New Models in Health Care Delivery/Health Systems