Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.08 - Pediatric Trauma Center Standards
Section 30.08.08.07 - Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.08.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The hospital shall have a PACU adequately staffed, immediately available, and equipped to care for injured children.

B. The PACU shall:

(1) Be available to pediatric trauma patients with an appropriately trained registered nurse and other essential staff 24 hours a day to care for the multiply injured child;

(2) Have equipment for continuous monitoring of temperature, hemodynamics, and gas exchange; and

(3) Have available pediatric resuscitation equipment and medications.

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