From: Transport time to trauma facilities in Karachi: an exploratory study
Equipment | % of small ECFs having the item (n = 13) |
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Oral or nasal airway | 100 |
Laryngoscope | 92 |
Endotracheal tube | 92 |
Bag-valve-mask | 92 |
Oxygen supply (cylinder, concentrator, or other source) | 100 |
Crystalloid | 92 |
Colloids | 92 |
Intravenous infusion set (lines and cannulas) | 92 |
External pressure for bleeding | 92 |
Basic immobilization (sling, splint) | 100 |
Spine board | 46 |
Immobilization: C-collar, backboard | 46 |
Tetanus prophylaxis (toxoid, antiserum) | 92 |
Oxygen | 100 |
Morphine (or equivalent) | 69 |
Normal saline solution (0.9% isotonic) | 85 |
Urinary catheter with collection bag | 92 |
Plain films | 92 |
Gloves | 92 |
Gowns | 80 |
Sharps disposal | 69 |