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Arizona Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 17, 2016) |
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Title 9. HEALTH SERVICES |
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Chapter 25. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
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Article 8. AIR AMBULANCE REGISTRATION |
Table 8.1. Minimum Equipment and Supplies Required on Air Ambulances, By Mission Level and Aircraft Type (Authorized by A.R.S. §§ 36-2202(A)(3), (4), and (5); 36-2209(A)(2); and 36-2212)
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X = Required
ALS = Advanced Life Support Mission BLS = Basic Life Support Mission
CC = Critical Care Mission FW = Fixed-Wing Aircraft RW = Rotor-Wing Aircraft
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
FW
RW
BLS
ALS
CC
A. Ventilation and Airway Equipment
1. Portable and fixed suction apparatus, with wide-bore tubing, rigid pha-
ryngeal curved suction tip, tonsillar and flexible suction catheters, 5F- 14F
X
X
X
X
X
2. Portable and fixed oxygen equipment, with variable flow regulators
X
X
X
X
X
3. Oxygen administration equipment, including tubing; non-rebreathing
masks (adult and pediatric sizes); and nasal cannulas (adult and pediat- ric sizes)
X
X
X
X
X
4. Bag-valve mask, with hand-operated, self-reexpanding bag (adult size),
with oxygen reservoir/accumulator; mask (adult, pediatric, infant, and neonate sizes); and valve
X
X
X
X
X
5. Airways, oropharyngeal (adult, pediatric, and infant sizes)
X
X
X
X
X
6. Laryngoscope handle with extra batteries and bulbs, adult and pediatric
X
X
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X
X
7. Laryngoscope blades, sizes 0, 1, and 2, straight; sizes 3 and 4, straight
and curved
X
X
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X
X
8. Endotracheal tubes, sizes 2.5-5.0 mm cuffed or uncuffed and 6.0-8.0
mm cuffed
X
X
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X
X
9. Meconium aspirator
X
X
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X
X
10. 10 mL straight-tip syringes
X
X
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X
X
11. Stylettes for Endotracheal tubes, adult and pediatric
X
X
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X
X
12. Magill forceps, adult and pediatric
X
X
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X
X
13. Nasogastric tubes, sizes 5F and 8F, Salem sump sizes 14F and 18F
X
X
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X
X
14. End-tidal CO2 detectors, colorimetric or quantitative
X
X
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X
X
15. Portable automatic ventilator with positive end expiratory pressure
X
X
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X
X
B. Monitoring and Defibrillation
1. Automatic external defibrillator
X
X
X
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2. Portable, battery-operated monitor/defibrillator, with tape write-out/
recorder, defibrillator pads, adult and pediatric paddles or hands-free patches, ECG leads, adult and pediatric chest attachment electrodes, and capability to provide electrical discharge below 25 watt-seconds
X
X
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X
X
3. Transcutaneous cardiac pacemaker, either stand-alone unit or integrated
into monitor/defibrillator
X
X
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X
X
C. Immobilization Devices
1. Cervical collars, rigid, adjustable or in an assortment of adult and pedi-
atric sizes
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X
X
X
X
2. Head immobilization device, either firm padding or another commer-
cial device
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X
X
X
X
3. Lower extremity (femur) traction device, including lower extremity,
limb support slings, padded ankle hitch, padded pelvic support, and traction strap
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X
X
X
X
4. Upper and lower extremity immobilization splints
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X
X
X
X
D. Bandages
1. Burn pack, including standard package, clean burn sheets
X
X
X
X
X
2. Dressings, including sterile multi-trauma dressings (various large and
small sizes); abdominal pads, 10” x 12” or larger; and 4” x 4” gauze sponges
X
X
X
X
X
3. Gauze rolls, sterile (4” or larger)
X
X
X
X
X
4. Elastic bandages, non-sterile (4” or larger)
X
X
X
X
X
5. Occlusive dressing, sterile, 3” x 8” or larger
X
X
X
X
X
6. Adhesive tape, including various sizes (1” or larger) hypoallergenic and
various sizes (1” or larger) adhesive
X
X
X
X
X
E. Obstetrical
1. Obstetrical kit (separate sterile kit), including towels, 4” x 4” dressing,
umbilical tape, sterile scissors or other cutting utensil, bulb suction, clamps for cord, sterile gloves, at least 4 blankets, and a head cover
X
X
X
X
X
2. An alternate portable patient heat source or 2 heat packs
X
X
X
X
X
F. Miscellaneous
1. Sphygmomanometer (infant, pediatric, and adult regular and large
sizes)
X
X
X
X
X
2. Stethoscope
X
X
X
X
X
3. Pediatric equipment sizing reference guide
X
X
X
X
X
4. Thermometer with low temperature capability
X
X
X
X
X
5. Heavy bandage or paramedic scissors for cutting clothing, belts, and
boots
X
X
X
X
X
6. Cold packs
X
X
X
X
X
7. Flashlight (1) with extra batteries
X
X
X
X
X
8. Blankets
X
X
X
X
X
9. Sheets
X
X
X
X
X
10. Disposable emesis bags or basins
X
X
X
X
X
11. Disposable bedpan
X
X
X
X
X
12. Disposable urinal
X
X
X
X
X
13. Properly secured patient transport system
X
X
X
X
X
14. Lubricating jelly (water soluble)
X
X
X
X
X
15. Small volume nebulizer
X
X
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X
X
16. Glucometer or blood glucose measuring device with reagent strips
X
X
X
X
X
17. Pulse oximeter with pediatric and adult probes
X
X
X
X
X
18. Automatic blood pressure monitor
X
X
X
X
X
G. Infection Control (Latex-free equipment shall be available)
1. Eye protection (full peripheral glasses or goggles, face shield)
X
X
X
X
X
2. Masks
X
X
X
X
X
3. Gloves, non-sterile
X
X
X
X
X
4. Jumpsuits or gowns
X
X
X
X
X
5. Shoe covers
X
X
X
X
X
6. Disinfectant hand wash, commercial antimicrobial (towelette, spray, or
liquid)
X
X
X
X
X
7. Disinfectant solution for cleaning equipment
X
X
X
X
X
8. Standard sharps containers
X
X
X
X
X
9. Disposable red trash bags
X
X
X
X
X
10. High-efficiency particulate air mask
X
X
X
X
X
H. Injury Prevention Equipment
1. Appropriate restraints (such as seat belts) for patient, personnel, and
family members
X
X
X
X
X
2. Child safety restraints
X
X
X
X
X
3. Safety vest or other garment with reflective material for each personnel
member
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X
X
X
X
4. Fire extinguisher
X
X
X
X
X
5. Hazardous material reference guide
X
X
X
X
X
6. Hearing protection for patient and personnel
X
X
X
X
X
I. Vascular Access
1. Intravenous administration equipment, with fluid in bags
X
X
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X
X
2. Antiseptic solution (alcohol wipes and povidone-iodine wipes)
X
X
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X
X
3. Intravenous pole or roof hook
X
X
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X
X
4. Intravenous catheters 14G-24G
X
X
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X
X
5. Intraosseous needles
X
X
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X
X
6. Venous tourniquet
X
X
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X
X
7. One of each of the following types of intravenous solution administra-
tion sets:
a. A set with blood tubing,
b. A set capable of delivering 60 drops per cc, and
c. A set capable of delivering 10 or 15 drops per cc
X
X
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X
X
8. Intravenous arm boards, adult and pediatric
X
X
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X
X
9. IV pump or pumps (minimum of 3 infusion lines)
X
X
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X
X
10. IV pressure bag
X
X
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X
X
J. Medications
1. Agents required in Tables 5.2 and, if applicable, 5.3 for the EMCT clas-
sification
X
X
X
X
X
Historical Note
New Table 8.1 renumbered from Table 1 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 4032, effective December 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-4).