Required Equipement in Indiana

[nick46928]

Does anyone know where I could find a list of required equipement for an ALS ambulance in the state of Indiana? I don't mean suggested equipement. I want a list of the bare minimum that is required by state law. Thanks for any input.

[paramedicmike]

Have you tried contacting the State?

I know that seems silly but they'll have the list.

Good luck.

-be safe

[nick46928]

Actually, I have tried doing that but you know how the state is about stuff. I haven't been able to get anywhere with them. I have also looked all over the net including their website and have failed to locate anything.

[brentoli]

You might try your Medical Director, or check with one of your neighboring services?

[Chief1C]

At least you would think they have a list...

I figured, well, I'll just zoom on to the Indiana EMS website and get a list. Yeah, well, there is no Indiana EMS website. They kick everything over to the Indiana Dept of Homeland Security. It was like a puzzle just to find this info.. No organization..

http://www.state.in.us/legislative/iac/title836.html < Click on Article 2

http://www.in.gov/dhs/fire/branches/ems/admin/index.html

http://www.in.gov/dhs/fire/branches/ems/index.html

[nick46928]

Thanks for the help guys. I think I found what I need.

[Richard B the EMT]

OK, now, presuming you have the information, post the list so we all know. Please?

[nick46928]

The emergency medical technician-intermediate provider organization shall ensure that all ambulances used for the provision of advanced life support contain the emergency care equipment required in 836 IAC 1-3-5, the rescue equipment required in 836 IAC 1-3-4, and communication equipment required in 836 IAC 1-4-2. The advanced life support emergency medical services vehicles shall also carry the following equipment:

(1) Portable defibrillator with self-contained cardiac monitor and ECG strip writer and equipped with defibrillation pads or paddles appropriate for both adult and pediatric defibrillation. This may be the defibrillator listed in 836 IAC 1-3-5(1)(L).

(2) Tracheal suction catheters (adult #14 and #18, child #10).

(3) Endotracheal intubation devices, including the following:

(A) Laryngoscope with extra batteries and bulbs.

( Laryngoscope blades (adult and pediatric, curved and straight).

© Disposable endotracheal tubes, a minimum of two (2) each, sterile packaged, in sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 millimeters inside diameter.

(4) Crystalloid intravenous fluids and administration supplies approved by the medical director.

(5) Medications limited to, if approved by the medical director, the following:

(A) Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).

( Adenosine.

© Atropine sulfate.

(D) Bronchodilator (beta 2 agonists):

(i) suggested commonly administered medications:

(AA) albuterol;

(BB) ipratropium;

(CC) isoetharine;

(DD) metaproterenol;

(EE) salmeterol;

(FF) terbutaline; and

(GG) triamcinolone; and

(ii) commonly administered adjunctive medications to bronchodilator therapy:

(AA) dexamethasone; and

(BB) methylprednisolone.

(E) Dextrose, fifty percent (50%).

(F) Diazepam.

(G) Epinephrine (1:1,000).

(H) Epinephrine (1:10,000).

(I) Vasopressin.

(J) Furosemide.

(K) Lidocaine hydrochloride, two percent (2%).

(L) Amiodarone hydrochloride.

(M) Morphine sulfate.

(N) Naloxone.

(O) Nitroglycerin.

That is what the Dept. of Homeland Security website link that 4cmk6 posted said on the subject. It says it is for the EMT-I but it was good enough for what I need it for. Obviously all of that stuff is on top of what a BLS truck has to have and there are a few more meds that could be added such as some type of NMB.