Current through October 31, 2024
Section 828 IAC 3-1-10 - Required emergency equipment; general anesthesia and deep sedationAuthority: IC 25-14-1-3.1; IC 25-14-1-13
Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-14-1
Sec. 10.
(a) All practitioners utilizing general anesthesia or deep sedation must have in their offices, as a minimum, the following emergency equipment available and in good working order: (1) A portable oxygen system capable of delivering positive pressure highflow oxygen, such as: (B) a Robert Shaw demand valve or equivalent;(C) a full face mask; and(D) oral and nasal airways.(2) An emergency source of power that can be utilized in the event of a power failure and is sufficient to operate the equipment and provide an emergency source of light.(3) A suction apparatus capable of aspirating gastric contents efficiently from the pharynx or mouth.(4) An electrocardiograph.(5) A laryngoscope and assorted blades.(6) Endotracheal tubes in assorted sizes.(7) Drugs necessary to follow advanced cardiac life support protocols.(8) Equipment for continuous intravenous fluid infusion to facilitate drug administration.(10) A body temperature measuring device.(b) Violation of this section subjects the practitioner to disciplinary action under IC 25-1-9-9.State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 3-1-10; filed Dec 24, 1997, 11:35 a.m.: 21 IR 1756; filed Aug 20, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 23 IR 24; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed November 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFAReadopted filed 11/25/2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA