TableĀ 2

Availability of infrastructure and health resources in Somalia, 2012 (N=14)

AlwaysSometimesNot available
Oxygen cylinder3110
Running water1022
Electricity source752
Operational power generator229
Blood bank536
Haemoglobin and urine testing1220
X-ray machine842
Medical records1031
Pulse oximeter308
Area designated for emergency care517
Area designated for postoperative care517
Management guidelines for emergency care3110
Management guidelines for surgery509
Management guidelines for anaesthesia419
Management guidelines for pain relief1310
Functioning anaesthesia machine752
  • Number of facilities where element is always, sometimes or never available. Italicised items designate those that are specific to quality surgical care delivery (N=14).