Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.12 - Perinatal and Neonatal Referral Center Standards
Section 30.08.12.11 - Equipment

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A hospital shall have:

A. All of the following equipment and supplies immediately available for existing patients and for the next potential patient:

(1) O2 analyzer, stethoscope, intravenous infusion pumps;

(2) Radiant heated bed in delivery room and available in the neonatal units;

(3) Oxygen hood with humidity;

(4) Bag and masks and/or T-piece resuscitator capable of delivering a controlled concentration of oxygen to the infant;

(5) Orotracheal tubes;

(6) CO2 detector;

(7) Aspiration equipment;

(8) Laryngoscope;

(9) Bowel bags;

(10) Umbilical vessel catheters and insertion tray;

(11) Cardiac monitor;

(12) Pulse oximeter;

(13) Transilluminator;

(14) Phototherapy unit;

(15) Doppler blood pressure for neonates;

(16) Cardioversion/defibrillation capability for obstetrical patients and neonates;

(17) Resuscitation equipment for obstetrical patients;

(18) Resuscitation equipment for neonates including equipment outlined in the current NRP;

(19) Individual oxygen, air, and suction outlets for obstetrical patients and neonates; and

(20) Emergency call system.

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B. Special equipment and facilities needed to accommodate the care and services needed for obese women.

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C. A neonatal stabilization bed set up and equipment available at all times for an emergency admission;

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D. Fetal diagnostic testing and monitoring equipment for:

(1) Fetal heart rate monitoring;

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(2) Ultrasound examinations; and

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(3) Amniocentesis;

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E. The capability to monitor neonatal intra-arterial pressure;

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F. The capability on campus of providing laser coagulation for retinopathy of prematurity;

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G. The capability on campus of providing laser coagulation for retinopathy of prematurity;

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H. Appropriate equipment, including back-up equipment, for neonatal respiratory care as well as protocols for the use and maintenance of the equipment as required by its level of neonatal care;

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I. The capability of providing advanced ventilatory support, beyond conventional mechanical ventilation, for neonates of all birth weights; and

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J. The capability of providing continuing therapeutic hypothermia.

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