Table 5

Availability of capital outlays for resuscitation

Capital outlaysAlwaysSometimesNever
Resuscitator bag valve and mask
 Adult176
 Paediatric257
Oxygen545
Stethoscope930
Batteries for flash light824
Suction pump1130
Blood pressure monitoring equipment1031
Thermometer1031
Scalpel handle with blade941
Retractor760
Scissors straight 12 cm851
Scissors blunt 14 cm760
Oropharyngeal airway
 Adult464
 Paediatric455
Forceps Kocher no teeth571
Forceps, artery860
Kidney dishes stainless steel661
Capped bottle, alcohol-based solutions253
Gloves (sterile)671
Gloves (examination)581
Needle holder950
Steriliser950
Nail brush, scrubbing surgeon's751
Vaginal speculum923
Bucket, plastic444
Drum for sterile compresses, bandages, dressings841
Examination table841
  • Number of facilities where element is always, sometimes or never available (N=14).