Sec. 30.08.12.11. Equipment  


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  • III IV
    A hospital shall have:

    A. All of the following equipment and supplies immediately available for existing patients and for the next potential patient:

    (1) O2 analyzer, stethoscope, intravenous infusion pumps;

    (2) Radiant heated bed in delivery room and available in the neonatal units;

    (3) Oxygen hood with humidity;

    (4) Bag and masks and/or T-piece resuscitator capable of delivering a controlled concentration of oxygen to the infant;

    (5) Orotracheal tubes;

    (6) Aspiration equipment;

    (7) Laryngoscope;

    (8) Umbilical vessel catheters and insertion tray;

    (9) Cardiac monitor;

    (10) Pulse oximeter;

    (11) Phototherapy unit;

    (12) Doppler blood pressure for neonates;

    (13) Cardioversion/defibrillation capability for mothers and neonates;

    (14) Resuscitation equipment for mothers;

    (15) Resuscitation equipment for neonates including equipment outlined in the current NRP;

    (16) Individual oxygen, air, and suction outlets for mothers and neonates; and

    (17) Emergency call system for both obstetrical and neonatal units as well as an emergency communication system among units.

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    B. A neonatal stabilization bed set up and equipment available at all times for an emergency admission; E E
    C. Fetal diagnostic testing and monitoring equipment for:
    (1) Fetal heart rate monitoring; E E
    (2) Ultrasound examinations; and E E
    (3) Amniocentesis; E E
    D. The capability to monitor neonatal intra-arterial pressure; E E
    E. The capability on campus of providing laser coagulation for retinopathy of prematurity; E E
    F. The capability on campus of providing a full range of invasive maternal monitoring including equipment for central venous pressure and arterial pressure monitoring; E E
    G. Appropriate equipment, including back-up equipment, for neonatal respiratory care as well as protocols for the use and maintenance of the equipment as required by its defined level status; E E
    H. The capability of providing advanced ventilatory support for neonates of all birth weights; and O E
    I. The capability of providing continuing therapeutic hypothermia. O E