Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.138 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Subchapter 24.138.32 - Anesthesia Rules
Rule 24.138.3225 - EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.138.3225

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) A permit holder performing deep sedation/general anesthesia must maintain a minimum of equipment, supplies, and drugs onsite, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) a positive pressure oxygen delivery system;

(b) stethoscope and sphygmomanometer;

(c) laryngoscope, endotracheal tubes, a Magill forcep, and alternative airway devices such as a laryngeal mask airways of appropriate size;

(d) oral pharyngeal and/or nasopharyngeal airways;

(e) electrocardiac monitor and defibrillator;

(f) appropriate drugs for emergencies to include drugs to provide advanced cardiac life support;

(g) a precordial or pretracheal stethoscope and capnograph;

(h) pulse oximeter;

(i) suction devices, standard and emergency;

(j) for intubated patients under general anesthesia, must include end tidal CO2 monitoring; and

(k) when malignant hyperthermia triggering agents are routinely used, medications used to treat hyperthermia must be immediately available.

(2) A permit holder performing moderate sedation must maintain a minimum of equipment, supplies, and drugs onsite, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) a positive pressure oxygen delivery system;

(b) precordial or pretracheal stethoscope and capnograph;

(c) pulse oximeter;

(d) stethoscope and sphygmomanometer;

(e) oral pharyngeal and/or nasopharyngeal airways;

(f) defibrillator;

(g) appropriate drugs for emergencies;

(h) suction devices, standard and emergency; and

(i) continuous electrocardiac monitoring on American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class 2 and greater patients.

(3) A licensed dentist administering nitrous oxide/oxygen must maintain a minimum of equipment and supplies onsite appropriate to meet emergencies.

AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-4-205, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, 37-4-101, 37-4-511, MCA

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