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Section IX of the Modifications of Activities Planned for 1997-98 details changes in the facilities available for rendering assistance in Antarctica including medical, transport services and emergency shelters.
McMurdo Station
Medical Facilities Due to the transition from military to civilian medical personnel at McMurdo station, the following changes apply. During the winter-over period there is a six-bed medical and dental facility with 1 doctor and 2 medical assistants. These personnel are augmented with up to 12 emergency medical technicians assigned to the Fire Department. During the summer this facility is staffed with 2 physicians, 2 physicians’ assistants or nurse practitioners, 1 dentist and dental assistant, 1 radiographic technician, 1 laboratory technician, 1 physical therapist, and 4 emergency medical responders. These personnel are augmented with up to 40 emergency medical technicians assigned to the Fire Department. No other significant changes are noted.
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