New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 3 - MOTOR CARRIER GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 14 - AMBULANCE SERVICES
Section 18.3.14.17 - PORTABLE MEDICAL KITS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
In addition to the equipment and supplies required by this rule, every ambulance shall carry at least one (1) or more portable medical kits, consistent with medical protocol. Each portable medical kit shall contain the items listed below, or their appropriate equivalent, although an ambulance service may add other items based on training levels and local protocols.
A. One (1) sphygmomanometer in adult, child and infant sizes, or one (1) sphygmomanometer capable of accepting various sizes of cuffs (adult, child, and infant). In the latter case, a sufficient supply of cuff in each of the identified sizes shall be available.
B. one (1) stethoscope;
C. four (4) soft roller, self-adhering type bandages;
D. three (3) triangular bandages or equivalent product/substitute;
E. two (2) trauma dressings;
F. ten (10) 4" x 4" gauze sponges;
G. one (1) roll adhesive tape;
H. one (1) pair of trauma shears (either in the ambulance or on the EMT's person);
I. one (1) penlight (either in the ambulance or on the EMT's person);
J. two (2) sterile burn dressings;
K. one (1) adult-size bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation device. Neonate, infant and child BVM must be incorporated in the kit or readily available aboard the vehicle;
L. One (1) set of oropharyngeal airways, sizes 0 through 6 (neonatal through adult);
M. Two (2) sterile, petroleum gel-impregnated gauze dressings, or other suitable occlusive dressings;
N. Multiple pair of disposable assessment and treatment gloves;
