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Dolphin & Whale Hospital
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Dolphin & Whale Hospital
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In addition to donations for general operations, there are some specific pieces of equipment that the Dolphin and Whale Hospital is in need of to save even more sick or injured whales and dolphins. For anyone interested in donating a specific item for the DWH, or money for the purchase of that item the following list is offered: (Note- prices are approximate and items are not prioritized)
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General
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Medical/Laboratory
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| 1. Wet suits for staff ($1,500) | 1. End tidal CO2 monitor (Novametrix or Nellcor) | |
| 2. Mobile crane for moving manatees, dolphins, and whales (~$50,000) | 2. Vetscan (I-Stat) portable blood analyzer ($8,000) | |
| 3.Rescue truck ($50,000) | 3. Commercial band saw for necropsies ($1,200) | |
| 4. Scuba gear ($1,500) | 4. Vacuum pump (Gomp Co) | |
| 5. Whale stretcher ($3,000) | 5. "Virtual" visor for ultrasound and endoscopy | |
| 6. Calf stretcher ($1,000) | ||
| 7. Commercial knife sharpener | ||
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Audio/Visual
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X-Ray
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| 1. High resolution color plotter ($6,000) | 1. High speed cassettes | |
| 2. Underwater camera and strobe ($2,000) | 2. Lead gloves (3 pair) | |
| 3. Video camera and monitor for Olympus microscope ($2,000 - Sony CCD [SSC-SR20]) | 3. 14"x17" grid | |
| 4. 2 color monitors with internal VCR ($800) | ||
| 5. Thermal camera for thermography ($12,000) |
These are specific items that are needed. We can always use bath and beach towels, surgical instruments, blood collection vials, suture material, laparoscopy supplies, etc. If you would like to donate items or donate money toward a particular item, please contact Dr. Charles Manire.
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