The Resuscitation Equipment required during CPR?
The New York state law
says that it is necessary to have the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) masks
and gloves to protect the rescuers. The NYC Department of Health developed
certain regulations in response to the law. These regulations also require the
operators of certain public places to have the CPR equipment available in an
accessible area so as to ensure that the patrons or the staff can access it for
their use and bring it to the victim within 3 minutes of the occurrence of the
accident.
These are the things that you should do to comply
The regulations require
you to provide the following equipment and patron notice at your facility:
Equipment:-
1.
Two
FDA-approved pediatric (child) exhaled air resuscitation masks
2.
Two
FDA-approved adult exhaled air resuscitation masks
3.
Information
Label on the equipment
4.
Four
pairs of disposable gloves
The equipment has to be placed in an area where it can be
accessed easily and can be brought to the victim within 3 minutes from the
start of the incident. If the facility is large and there are additional
barriers, there should also be additional sets of resuscitation equipment
needed so as to meet the 3 minute requirement. The operator should be able to
replace the used mask and the gloves within 4 days of the occurrence of an
incident.
These are face shields
that are approved by the FDA with one-way air valves and are also accepted as
equivalents to the exhaled resuscitation masks.
Patron notice
The patrons must be
notified that the resuscitation equipment is available and the place where it
is kept. They should also be informed about how to receive the CPR training.
The notice must be clear and conspicuous to all the patrons when entering the
facility or shortly after being seated and before the patrons incur any kind of
charges. The notice must meet the necessary requirements.
The Resuscitation Council (UK) has also compiled a list of
the minimum equipment that has been suggested so as to support the CPR in the
primary care settings. It is true that the individual practice requirements
will vary. The list is not comprehensive and should be interpreted on a place
to place basis. The items should also be available for immediate use.
Minimum Equipment that
is suggested to support the CPR in the GP practices
·
Protective
equipment that includes aprons, gloves, eye protection.
·
Pocket
mask (adult) along with an oxygen port. This may also be used in the inverted
for the infants.
·
Oxygen
cylinder along with key where necessary.
·
Automated External Defibrillator NZ - They are available in 2 sizes-
adults and infants.
·
Adhesive defibrillator pads –
spare set also recommended
·
Oxygen
tubing Razor
·
Absorbent towel - to dry chest if
necessary
·
Stethoscope
There is also a list of
equipment that is recommended for the clinicians who are trained to deal with
the patients who are at an increased risk of cardiorespiratory arrest. The Defibrillator
NZ should be purchased from the best
company.
Business Name: Emcare Services Limited
Address: 235d Bush Road, Rosedale, Auckland
0362
Email: Johan@emcare.co.nz
Contact No: +64800362273
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