California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 3 - Basic Services
Section 70237 - Anesthesia Service Equipment and Supplies
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 70237
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) There shall be adequate and appropriate equipment for the delivery of anesthesia and postanesthesia recovery care.
(1) The anesthetist shall check the readiness, availability, and cleanliness of all equipment used prior to the administration of the anesthetic agents.
(2) At least the following equipment shall be provided in the postanesthesia recovery room:
(A) Cardiac monitor, with pulse rate meter, in the ratio of 1 monitor for each two (2) patients.
(B) D. C. defibrillator.
(C) Mechanical positive pressure breathing apparatus.
(D) Stripchart electrocardiographic recorder.
(E) Sphygmomanometer.
(F) Crash cart, or equivalent, with appropriate supplies and drugs for emergency use.
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