Note: "asst" means assortment | ambulance | aid vehicle |
table a: equipment | ||
airway management | ||
Airway Adjuncts | ||
Oral airway adult and pediatric | asst | asst |
Suction | ||
Portable | 1 | 1 |
Vehicle mounted and powered, providing: Minimum of 30 L/min. & vacuum ˃ 300 mm Hg | 1 | 0 |
Tubing, suction | 1 | 1 |
Bulb syringe, pediatric | 1 | 1 |
Rigid suction tips | 2 | 1 |
Catheters as required by local protocol | ||
Water-soluble lubricant | 1 | 1 |
Oxygen delivery system built in | 1 | 0 |
3000 L Oxygen supply, with regulator, 500 PSI minimum, or equivalent liquid oxygen system | 1 | 0 |
300 L Oxygen supply, with regulator, 500 PSI minimum, or equivalent liquid oxygen system | 2 | 1 |
Cannula, nasal, adult | 4 | 2 |
O2 mask, nonrebreather, adult | 4 | 2 |
O2 mask, nonrebreather, pediatric | 2 | 1 |
BVM, with O2 reservoir | ||
Adult, pediatric, infant | 1 ea | 1 ea |
patient assessment and care | ||
Assessment | ||
Sphygmomanometer | ||
Adult, large | 1 | 1 |
Adult, regular | 1 | 1 |
Pediatric | 1 | 1 |
Stethoscope, adult | 1 | 1 |
Thermometer, per county protocol | 1 | 0 |
Flashlight, w/spare or rechargeable batteries & bulb | 1 | 1 |
Defibrillation capability appropriate to the level of personnel | 1 | 1 |
Personal infection control and protective equipment as required by the department of labor and industries | ||
Length based tool for estimating pediatric medication and equipment sizes | 1 | 1 |
trauma emergencies | ||
Triage identification for 12 patients per county protocol | Yes | Yes |
Wound care | ||
Dressing, sterile | asst | asst |
Dressing, sterile, trauma | 2 | 2 |
Roller gauze bandage | asst | asst |
Medical tape | asst | asst |
Self adhesive bandage strips | asst | asst |
Cold packs | 4 | 2 |
Occlusive dressings | 2 | 2 |
Scissors, bandage | 1 | 1 |
Irrigation solution | 2 | 1 |
Splinting | ||
Backboard with straps | 2 | 1 |
Head immobilization equipment | 1 | 1 |
Pediatric immobilization device | 1 | 1 |
Extrication collars, rigid | ||
Adult (small, medium, large) | asst | asst |
Pediatric or functionally equivalent sizes | asst | asst |
Immobilizer, cervical/thoracic, adult | 1 | 0 |
Splint, traction, adult w/straps | 1 | 0 |
Splint, traction, pediatric, w/straps | 1 | 0 |
Splint, adult (arm and leg) | 2 ea | 1 ea |
Splint, pediatric (arm and leg) | 1 ea | 1 ea |
General | ||
Litter, wheeled, collapsible, with a functional restraint system per the manufacturer | 1 | 0 |
Pillows, plastic covered or disposable | 2 | 0 |
Pillow case, cloth or disposable | 4 | 0 |
Sheets, cloth or disposable | 4 | 2 |
Blankets | 2 | 2 |
Towels, cloth or disposable 12" x 23" minimum | 4 | 2 |
Emesis collection device | 1 | 1 |
Urinal | 1 | 0 |
Bed pan | 1 | 0 |
OB kit | 1 | 1 |
Epinephrine and supplies appropriate for level of certification per MPD protocols | ||
Adult | 1 | 1 |
Pediatric | 1 | 1 |
Storage and handling of pharmaceuticals in ambulances and aid vehicles must be in compliance with the manufacturers' recommendations | ||
Extrication plan: Agency must document how extrication will be provided when needed. | ||