S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.2200.2204

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-7.2200.2204 - Medical Supplies and Equipment. (II)

A. Delivering Oxygen. The EMS Agency shall ensure that oxygen is installed according to federal aviation regulations (FAA Part 135.91). The EMS Agency shall ensure that medical transport personnel determine how oxygen is functioning by use of pressure gauges mounted in the Patient care area. The EMS Agency shall ensure:

1. Each gas outlet shall be clearly identified;

2. "No Smoking" sign shall be included;

3. Oxygen flow must be stoppable at or near the oxygen source from inside the aircraft or Ambulance;

4. The following indicators shall be accessible to medical transport personnel while en route;

a. Quantity of oxygen remaining; and

b. Measurement of liter flow.

5. Adequate amounts of oxygen for anticipated liter flow and length of transport with an emergency reserve must be available for every mission; and

6. When the Air Ambulance is in motion, all oxygen cylinders shall be affixed to a wall or floor with crash stable, quick release fittings.

B. Sanitation. The EMS Agency shall ensure that the floor, sides, ceiling, and equipment in the Patient cabin of the Air Ambulance are a nonporous surface capable of being cleaned and disinfected in accordance with Section 1700.

C. Each EMS Agency shall maintain on each Air Ambulance all medical equipment pursuant to Section 2100.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.2200.2204

Added by State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.