ARSD 20:43:09:13. Equipment -- Moderate sedation

Any dentist who administers moderate sedation or who provides dental services to patients under moderate sedation shall ensure that the office or facility in which the work is performed: (1) Has an operatory of the appropriate size and design to permit access of emergency equipment and personnel and to permit appropriate emergency management; (2) Has the following equipment: (A) An automated external defibrillator or full function defibrillator that is immediately accessible; (B) A positive pressure oxygen delivery system and a backup system; (C) A functional suctioning device and a backup suction device; (D) Auxiliary lighting; (E) A gas storage facility; (F) A recovery area. Recovery may take place in the surgical suite. If a separate recovery area is utilized, it must be of the appropriate size for emergency access and management and must have resuscitative equipment present; (G) Methods to monitor respiratory and cardiac function, including all of the following: (1) Pulse oximetry; and (2) Electrocardiogram display; (3) Precordial stethoscope; (4) Measurement of EtCO2, capnography; and (5) Blood pressure monitor; and (H) Board approved and readily available emergency drugs and appropriately sized equipment necessary to resuscitate a non-breathing and unconscious patient and provide continuous support while the patient is transported to a medical facility. The permit holder shall provide documentation that all emergency drugs and equipment are inspected and maintained on a prudent and regularly scheduled basis, according to manufacturer specifications where applicable.