828 IAC 3-1-11
828 IAC 3-1-11 Required emergency equipment; light parenteral conscious sedation
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 828, r. 3-1-11
Sec. 11. (a) All practitioners utilizing light parenteral conscious 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:
(A) an ambu bag;
(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) A laryngoscope and assorted blades.
(5) Endotracheal tubes in assorted sizes.
(6) Drugs necessary to follow life support protocols.
(7) Equipment for continuous intravenous fluid infusion to facilitate drug administration.
(8) A stethoscope.
(9) A body temperature measuring device.
(10) A pulse oximeter.
(11) A sphygmomanometer.
(b) Violation of this section subjects the practitioner to disciplinary action under IC 25-1-9-9.