Situational analysis of facilitators and barriers to availability and utilization of magnesium sulfate for eclampsia and severe preeclampsia in the public health system in Brazil

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
Field Observation	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 use^a	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

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