Table 1 Signal function classification system: criteria for termination of pregnancy (TOP) and post-abortion care (PAC) in comparison to previously suggested SAC criteria

Vacuum aspiration

X

X

X

X

Medication abortion

X

X

X

X

Dilation & Curettage (D&C)

X

Dilation & Evacuation (D&E)

X

Removal of retained products

X

X

X

X

Parenteral antibiotics

X

X

X

X

Uterotonics

X

X

X

X

Intravenous fluids

X

X

X

X

Blood transfusion

X

X

Surgical/laparotomy capability

X

X

Contraceptives (condoms + pills + injectables)

X

X

X

X

Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs): implants or IUDs

X

X

Family planning at least once per week

X

X

Family planning 7 days a week

X

X

X

X

Facility open 24 h per day, 7 days a week (24/7)

X

X

X

X

1+ health professionals on duty

X

X

X

^a

^a

3+ health professionals registered (needed for 24/7 PAC service)

X

^a

^a

1+ medical doctors on duty

X

^a

3+ medical doctors registered (needed for 24/7 PAC service)

X

^a

Communication means or referral capacity (for facilities without comprehensive PAC)

X

X

X