S.D. Admin. R. 44:05:04:12

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:05:04:12 - Immobilization devices

Each ground ambulance must be equipped with the following immobilization devices:

(1) One upper extremity immobilization device and one lower extremity immobilization device that support the joint above and below the fracture site sized appropriately for adult and pediatric patients;

(2) Two adult-size radiolucent spine boards with at least three appropriate restraint straps;

(3) Two rigid cervical collars for adult and pediatric patients or adjustable cervical collars for adult and pediatric patients;

(4) One head immobilization device using firm padding or a commercial head immobilization device;

(5) One pediatric immobilization device with appropriate padding; and

(6) One short immobilization device.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:05:04:12

2 SDR 26, effective 10/9/1975; 6 SDR 93, effective 7/1/1980; 16 SDR 147, effective 3/18/1990; 20 SDR 204, effective 6/9/1994; 30 SDR 125, effective 2/22/2004; 34 SDR 201, effective 1/31/2008; 44 SDR 93, effective 12/4/2017; 51 SDR 036, effective 9/30/2024

General Authority: SDCL 34-11-5.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-11-5(1).