Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 5 - Vehicle Standards › Rule 15-12-31-1.5.8 - Medical, surgical, and bio-medical equipment for all levels

Current through June 25, 2024
When specified, the ambulance shall be equipped with, but
						not limited to, the following:
1. One
					 stretcher for primary patient as specified in current Federal Specifications
					 for ambulances, dimensions as per KKK-A-1822.
2. 3 strap type restraining devices (chest,
					 hip, knee, and shoulder) attached to stretcher. Straps shall not be less than
					 two inches wide, nylon, and consist of quick release buckles.
3. Portable and fixed oxygen equipment with
					 variable flow regulator capable of delivering 15 lpm in calibrated increments.
					 Cylinder must contain 300 psi of medical grade 02 at a minimum.
4. Three oxygen masks, adult.
					 (Non-rebreathing face mask)
5. One
					 oxygen mask, child. (Non-rebreathing face mask)
6. One oxygen mask, infant.
7. Three oxygen bi-pronged nasal
					 cannulas.
8. One oxygen bi-pronged
					 nasal cannula - pediatric.
9. One
					 mouth-to-mask artificial ventilation device with supplemental oxygen inlet port
					 with one-way valve, i.e., "pocket mask", etc.
10. Bag Valve Mask (manual resuscitator) hand
					 operated, self reexpanding bag, adult (>1000 ml), without pop-off valve,
					 with oxygen reservoir capable of delivering 80-100 percent oxygen.
11. Bag Valve Mask (manual resuscitator) hand
					 operated, self reexpanding bag, pediatric (450-750 ml), without pop-off valve,
					 with oxygen reservoir capable of delivering 80-100 percent oxygen.
12. Bag Valve Mask (manual resuscitator) hand
					 operated, self reexpanding bag, infant, without pop-off valve, with oxygen
					 reservoir capable of delivering 80-100 percent oxygen.
13. Bag Valve Mask (manual resuscitator) hand
					 operated, self reexpanding bag, neonate, without pop-off valve, with oxygen
					 reservoir capable of delivering 80-100 percent oxygen. May substitute infant
					 bag and utilize neonate specific mask.
14. Two adult oropharyngeal airways, one each
					 sizes 4-5.
15. Two child
					 oropharyngeal airways, one each sizes 2-3.
16. Two infant oropharyngeal airways, one
					 each sizes 0-1.
17. One adult
					 nasopharyngeal airway 28-36 fr. or 7.0-9.0 mm.
18. One child nasopharyngeal airway 20-26 fr.
					 or 5.0-6.0 mm.
19. Lubricating
					 jelly (water soluble).
20. One bite
					 stick.
21. Six large, sterile,
					 individually wrapped, trauma dressings (minimal six 8" x 10"). Must include one
					 ABD pad, 10"x12" or larger.
22.
					 Twelve sterile, individually wrapped (or in two's), dressings 4" x
					 4".
23. Three soft roller bandages,
					 4" or larger.
24. Three triangular
					 bandages or commercial arm slings.
25. Adhesive tape
26. Various sizes (including 1" and 2")
					 hypoallergenic
27. Various sizes
					 (including 1" and 2") adhesive
28.
					 Arterial Tourniquet
29. One pair
					 heavy bandage or EMT shears for cutting clothing, belts, and boots.
30. Cold Packs
31. One sterile, occlusive dressing or
					 equivalent, 3" x 8", or larger.
32.
					 Cervical Collars; minimum one rigid for children ages 2 years or older; one
					 each child and adult sizes (small, medium, large). Other available sizes are
					 recommended.
NOTE: Two adjustable, rigid collars may be
					 substituted
.
33. One lower
					 extremity traction splint, limb-support slings, padded ankle hitch, padded
					 pelvic support, traction strap.
34.
					 Assorted sized extremity immobilization devices which will provide for
					 immobilization of joint above and joint below fracture and rigid support and be
					 appropriate material (cardboard, metal, pneumatic, wood, plastic, etc.). Sizes
					 shall be appropriate for adult and pediatric patients.
35. One short spine board with accessories or
					 commercial equivalent (KED, Kansas Board, etc.).
36. Two long spine boards multi-use
					 impervious to blood and body fluid or single use disposable - with accessories.
					 (Radiolucent preferred.)
37. One
					 folding stretcher as specified in current Federal Specifications for
					 Ambulances, style 3 (folding legs optional) or a combination stretcher chair
					 designed to permit a patient to be carried on stairways and/or through narrow
					 areas.
38. Head Immobilization
					 Device multi-use impervious to blood and body fluid or single use
					 disposable.
39. Two sterile or
					 clean burn sheets (packaged and stored separately from other linens).
40. Six clean sheets (2 on cot and 4
					 spare).
41. Three pillowcases (1 on
					 pillow and 2 spare).
42. Two
					 blankets.
43. Towels.
44. Triage tags. Color code must be (from top
					 to bottom) black (deceased), red (immediate), yellow (delayed), and green
					 (minor). White for worried well, etc. is optional.
45. One sterile OB kit.
46. One Sphygmomanometer (adult with regular
					 and large size cuffs).
47. One
					 Sphygmomanometer (pediatric).
48.
					 One length-based tape or appropriate reference material for pediatric equipment
					 sizing and drug dosing based on estimated or known weight.
49. One stethoscope.
50. One roll aluminum foil or silver swaddler
					 (enough to cover newborn).
51.
					 Infant blood pressure cuff with aneroid gauge.
52. Flashlights (2).
53. Two liters sterile water for irrigation.
					 One liter shall be sterile saline solution for irrigation. May be packaged in
					 bottles or bags. Unbroken seal required.
54. One container of water for purging fixed
					 suction device.
55. One container
					 of water for purging portable suction devices.
56. One 15g. glucose or other commercial
					 derivative for oral administration.
57. 50g. activated charcoal.
58. Automated external defibrillator (AED)
					 (EMT or AEMT Level Ambulance Only). AED shall have pediatric capabilities,
					 including pediatric sized pads and cables as appropriate.
59. Glucometer or blood glucose measuring
					 device
60. High Visibility Safety
					 Apparel for Staff: Each Special Use EMS Vehicle must be equipped with high
					 visibility safety apparel for each person staffing or participating in the
					 operation of the vehicle. All garments must meet the requirements of the
					 American National Standard for High Visibility Apparel ANSI/ISEA 107-2004
					 Performance Class 2 or Performance Class 3, or the ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 Standard.
					 All garments must have labels, affixed by the manufacturer in accordance with
					 the standard, that indicate compliance with the Performance Class 2,
					 Performance Class 3, or 207-2006 standard.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-59-5