Table 1 WHO essential technologies and tools for implementing essential NCD interventions in primary care [11]
Technologies: | Tools: |
|---|---|
Thermometer Stethoscope Blood pressure measurement device Measurement tape Weighing machine Peak flow meter Spacers for inhalers Glucometer Blood glucose test strips Urine protein test strips Urine ketones test strips | WHO/ISH risk prediction charts Evidence based clinical protocols Flow charts with referral criteria Patient clinical record Medical information register Audit tools |
Add when resources permit | |
 Nebulizer  Pulse oximeter  Blood cholesterol assay  Lipid profile  Serum creatinine assay  Troponin test strips  Urine microalbuminuria test strips  Tuning fork  Electrocardiograph (if training to read and interpret electrocardiograms is available)  Defibrillator |