1. OXYGEN - Oxygen
is installed according to FAA regulations. Medical transport personnel can
determine how oxygen is functioning by pressure gauges mounted in the patient
care area.
a. There shall be an adequate and
manually controlled supply of gaseous or liquid medical oxygen, attachments for
humidification, and a variable flow regulator for each patient. A humidifier,
if used, shall be a sterile, disposable, one-time usage item.
b. The licensee shall have and demonstrate
the method used to calculate the volume of oxygen required to provide
sufficient oxygen for the patients needs for the duration of the transport. The
licensee will have a plan to provide the calculated volume of oxygen plus a
reserve equal 1000 liters or the volume required to reach an appropriate
airport whichever is longer. All necessary regulators, gauges and accessories
shall be present and in good working order. The system shall be securely
fastened to the airframe using FAA approved restraining devices.
c. Each gas outlet is clearly
identified.
d. Oxygen flow can be
stopped at or near the oxygen source from inside the aircraft.
e. The following indicators are accessible to
medical transport personnel while enroute:
i.
Quantity of oxygen remaining
ii.
Measurement of liter flow
f. A separate emergency backup supply of
oxygen of not less than one E cylinder with regulator and flow meter.
Note: "D" cylinder with regulator and flow meter is permissible for
rotor-wing aircraft in place of the "E" cylinder requirement.
g. 1 adult and 1 pediatric size
non-rebreathing oxygen mask; 1 adult size nasal cannula and necessary
connective tubing and appliances.
2. SUCTION - As the primary source, an
electrically powered suction apparatus with wide bore tubing, a large
reservoir, and various sizes suction catheters. Two suction units are required,
one of which is portable and both of which must deliver adequate suction.
(Minimum required suction 300 mm Hg)
3. BAG-VALVE-MASK - Hand operated
bag-valve-mask ventilators of adult, pediatric and infant size with clear masks
in adult, pediatric and infant sizes. It shall be capable of use with a
supplemental oxygen supply and have an oxygen reservoir.
4. AIRWAY ADJUNCTS
a. Oropharyngeal airways in at least 5
assorted sizes, including adult, child, and infant.
b. Nasopharyngeal airways in at least 3 sizes
with water soluble lubricant.
Miss. Code Ann.
§
41-59-5
