Respiratory Care #21600

Respiratory Care #21600 1. OXYGEN - Oxygen is installed according to FAA regulations. Medical transport personnel can determine how oxygen is functioning by pressure gauges mounted in the patient care area. a. There shall be an adequate and manually controlled supply of gaseous or liquid medical oxygen, attachments for humidification, and a variable flow regulator for each patient. A humidifier, if used, shall be a sterile, disposable, one-time usage item. b. The licensee shall have and demonstrate the method used to calculate the volume of oxygen required to provide sufficient oxygen for the patients needs for the duration of the transport. The licensee will have a plan to provide the calculated volume of oxygen plus a reserve equal 1000 liters or the volume required to reach an appropriate airport whichever is longer. All necessary regulators, gauges and accessories shall be present and in good working order. The system shall be securely fastened to the airframe using FAA approved restraining devices. c. Each gas outlet is clearly identified. d. Oxygen flow can be stopped at or near the oxygen source from inside the aircraft. e. The following indicators are accessible to medical transport personnel while enroute: i. Quantity of oxygen remaining ii. Measurement of liter flow f. A separate emergency backup supply of oxygen of not less than one E cylinder with regulator and flow meter. Note: "D" cylinder with regulator and flow meter is permissible for rotor-wing aircraft in place of the "E" cylinder requirement. g. 1 adult and 1 pediatric size non-rebreathing oxygen mask; 1 adult size nasal cannula and necessary connective tubing and appliances. 2. SUCTION - As the primary source, an electrically powered suction apparatus with wide bore tubing, a large reservoir, and various sizes suction catheters. Two suction units are required, one of which is portable and both of which must deliver adequate suction. (Minimum required suction 300 mm Hg) 3. BAG-VALVE-MASK - Hand operated bag-valve-mask ventilators of adult, pediatric and infant size with clear masks in adult, pediatric and infant sizes. It shall be capable of use with a supplemental oxygen supply and have an oxygen reservoir. 4. AIRWAY ADJUNCTS a. Oropharyngeal airways in at least 5 assorted sizes, including adult, child, and infant. b. Nasopharyngeal airways in at least 3 sizes with water soluble lubricant.