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. 2016 Aug 30;16(1):254. doi: 10.1186/s12884-016-1055-0

Table 2.

Available resources for management of magnesium sulfate at health facilities from the Healthcare Network in Campinas, SP, Brazil

Field Observation PHU UC + ER EMCS MATERNITY
n (59) % n (5) % n (1) % n (2) %
Protocol for SPE/E Diagnosis and Treatment 33 56 0 0 0 0 2 100
Minimum conditions for intravenous usea 59 100 5 100 1 100 2 100
 MgSO4, 10 % vials 0 0 5 100 0 0 2 100
 MgSO4, 50 % vials 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 100
 Calcium gluconate, 10 % vials 52 88 5 100 1 100 2 100
 Cardiac monitor 8 14 5 100 1 100 2 100
 Pulse oximetry 34 58 5 100 1 100 2 100
 Cardiac defibrillator 9 15 5 100 1 100 2 100
 Laryngoscope 57 97 5 100 1 100 2 100
 Orotracheal cannula 59 100 5 100 1 100 2 100

EMCS Emergency Mobile Care Service, ER emergency room, PHU primary health unit, UC urgent care

aMinimal conditions for intravenous MgS04 use: syringe, needle, tubing line, fluid, adhesive tape and cotton