Table 4 Physical resources at health facilities in Peshawar and Faisalabad, Pakistan; August–September 2004 (n = 42).
From: Assessing emergency medical care in low income countries: A pilot study from Pakistan
Supplies | BHU/MCHC* n = 33(%) | RHC* n = 3 (%) | DHQ/THQ* n = 7 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Oral Medicines | |||
Aspirin | 8 (24) | 2 (67) | 5 (71) |
Oral Antibiotics | 28 (85) | 2 (67) | 6 (86) |
Nitroglycerine | 0 | 0 | 3 (43) |
Pain Medications | 29 (88) | 3 (100) | 6 (86) |
Albuterol nebulized | 5 (15) | 2 (67) | 4 (57) |
Anticonvulsants | 8 (24) | 0 | 5 (71) |
Injectables | |||
IV fluids | 24 (73) | 3 (100) | 6 (86) |
IV Antibiotics | 23 (70) | 2(67) | 5 (71) |
IV Catheter/Cannulas | 1 (3) | 1 (33) | 3 (43) |
Oxytocin | 0 | 0 | 3 (43) |
Tetanus Toxoid | 12 (36) | 3 (100) | 6 (86) |
Antivenin | 0 | 0 | 1 (14) |
Airway/Breathing | |||
Oxygen | 0 | 1(33) | 5(71) |
Ambu Bag with Mask | 0 | 2(67) | 4(57) |
Oral Airway | 1(3) | 0 | 2(29) |
Nasal Airway | 0 | 0 | 2(29) |
Endotracheal tube | 0 | 0 | 2(29) |
Cardiac Emergency | |||
EKG Machine | 1(3) | 1(33) | 4(57) |
Defibrillator | 3(9) | 1(33) | 1(14) |