Essential Devices | First-Level Clinic | Referral-Level Facility (Non-Hospital) |
Doppler | ✓ | ✓ |
Scanner, ultrasound | ✓ | |
Sterilizer, steam ∼24–40 L | ✓ | |
Sterilizer, steam ∼39–100 L | ✓ | |
Vacuum extractora | ✓ | |
Breast pumpa | ✓ | |
Anesthesia/Resuscitation Equipment | ||
Free-standing anesthesia system | ✓ | |
Newborn incubator | ✓ | |
Patient monitor | ✓ | |
Nebulizer, atomizer, with electric compressor | ✓ | |
Phototherapy unit | ✓ | |
Pulse oximeter portable unit | ✓ | |
Resuscitation table (newborn) | ✓ | |
Resuscitation ventilator (adult/child) | ✓ | |
Electric baby warmer | ✓ |
Facility appliances, such as electric lights, communication equipment, water pumps, and refrigeration, are not included in the table.
↵a Manual version sometimes available.
Source: Adapted from the “Interagency List of Essential Medical Devices for Reproductive Health.”5