Table 2.
Hospital types and facilities for child delivery and neonatal special care
| Hospital levels | Location | Delivery volume % | Neonatal ward | High-risk pregnancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | Township | 50–60 | No | Variable |
| Level II | County or city district | 20–30 | Yes/no | Intermediate to high |
| Level III | Prefectural city | 10–20 or variable | Yes | Centralised with high proportion |
| Provincial city | ||||
| Metropolis | ||||
| Hospital types | Level | Service | ||
| Obstetrics and neonatology in general hospital: | II–III | Delivery/neonatal care | ||
| Maternity (women and children's) hospital: | II–III | Delivery/neonatal care, neonatal special care | ||
| Children's hospital: | III | Neonatal special care, neonatal surgery and cardiac surgery | ||
Facilities and function of neonatal special care service (level III): Ventilators (continuous positive airway pressure devices, conventional and high-frequency ventilators); automated blood gas analyser; incubators, resuscitation bed; life-sign monitors, bedside x-ray apparatus, B-mode ultrasound; transport team with incubator and portable ventilator and life-sign monitor; spaces for staff, therapy, isolation, logistic and storage; visiting clinical fellowship and continuing education programme.