Table 2.
Availability of infrastructure and health resources in Somalia, 2012 (N=14)
| Always | Sometimes | Not available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen cylinder | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Running water | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Electricity source | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Operational power generator | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Blood bank | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Haemoglobin and urine testing | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| X-ray machine | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Medical records | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Pulse oximeter | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Area designated for emergency care | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Area designated for postoperative care | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Management guidelines for emergency care | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Management guidelines for surgery | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Management guidelines for anaesthesia | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Management guidelines for pain relief | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Functioning anaesthesia machine | 7 | 5 | 2 |
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).