Abstract:
The availability of equipment in working order for normal delivery was more than 75 per
cent. For additional care it was 80 per cent. Equipment used for intrapartum emergency
were not available at all RH. The study revealed that the availability of transport and
communication facilities in working order was 70 per cent. Availability of ergometrine was
more than 75 per cent. But its effective storage was 50-66 per cent. The availability of
selected drugs used in intrapartum practice for additional care and emergencies was more
than 75 per cent. Total performance and knowledge of PHMM on intrapartum practice was
found to be 100 per cent at a 'satisfactory' or above level, where as with regard to the
knowledge it was 80 per cent
