S.D. Admin. R. 44:05:04:14

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

Section 44:05:04:14 - Examination equipment and reference materials

Each ground ambulance must be equipped with the following medical examination equipment and reference materials:

(1) A sphygmomanometer with adult, child, and infant cuffs;

(2) An adult stethoscope;

(3) A pediatric stethoscope;

(4) Disposable hypoallergenic examination gloves;

(5) A pen light;

(6) Glasgow coma scale reference;

(7) Pediatric trauma score reference;

(8) A pediatric vital signs card;

(9) A thermometer with low temperature capability;

(10) State-defined trauma team activation criteria;

(11) A length-based resuscitation tape or reference material that provides appropriate guidance for pediatric drug dosing and equipment sizing based on length or age; and

(12) Pediatric and adult patient care guidelines.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:05:04:14

2 SDR 26, effective 10/9/1975; 6 SDR 93, effective 7/1/1980; 12 SDR 58, effective 10/14/1985; 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).