THE AVAILABILITY OF LIFE SAVING MEDICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE EMERGENCY UNITS IN MOSUL CITY'S GOVERNMENTAL HOSPITALS

Background: Emergency units in hospitals are crucial for providing immediate care to patients with life-threatening conditions, injuries, or acute illnesses. They manage public health crises, ensuring comprehensive care and efficient use of resources. Accredited emergency drugs and equipment are essential for enhancing patient survival rates. Proper treatment and availability of life-saving medical facilities contribute to positive patient perceptions and satisfaction levels. Objectives: To evaluate the availability of essential lifesaving medications and equipment at the emergency units in Mosul. Patient and methods: This study uses a hospital based cross-sectional design to assess the availability of life-saving medications and equipment in Emergency Units of six governmental hospitals in Mosul City. A cross sectional study design was used to identify patterns and discrepancies in the availability of essential medications and equipment. Data was collected over six months, with a focus on general Emergency Units. The study excluded non-emergency facilities, incomplete data, and specialized hospitals. Results: The study reveals that the most common emergency medications in Mosul hospital are anti-anaphylactic, anti-cholinergic, anti-emetic, anti-ischemic, anticonvulsant, diuretics, PPI, Diabetic related hormones, strong pain killers, and toxoid and antisera. The medicines with the lowest rates are Drugs antidote, general essential equipment, exposure + environmental control, bronchial obstruction, general essential equipment, bronchodilators, diuretics, I.V Fluids, PPI, Diabetic related hormones, and strong pain killers. The medicines with the lowest rates are anti-anaphylactic, anti-cholinergic, anti-emetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-ischemic, anti-shock, antibiotics, Anticonvulsant, drugs antidote, diuretics I.V, fluids, PPI, toxoid and antisera. The medicines with the lowest rates are drugs antidote, toxoid and antisera, and strong pain killers. The highest percentage of emergency medications in Al-Salam hospital is continuous monitoring equipment, while the lowest rates are others. Conclusion: The study highlights the availability of most of the drugs and equipment in the Emergency Units but it is necessary to follow up on the provision of any missing medications and equipment and to keep the ones that are available.