Table 2.
Minimal set for assessment and referral of diabetic ketoacidosis in lower-level health care facilities.
| Minimal set | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain | Item | Measured in SPA survey |
| Medications | IV fluids: normal saline or ringer's lactate | Yes |
| Equipment | Glucometer: machine and test strips | Yes |
| Age appropriate IV supplies: adult and pediatric | Yes | |
| Ambulance, on-site or nearby | Yes | |
| Diagnostics (consumables) | Ketones test (urine dipstick) | No |
| Glucometer: test strips | Yes | |
| Staff and guidelines | 24-h staff | Yes |