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Pr o po se d R ules
(i) dressings and supply kit to
include:.(I) two multi-trauma dressings ap-
proximately 10 inches by 30 inches in size;
(II) sterile gauze pads in sizes and
quantities as determined by the medical.
director;
(III)soft roller adhering bandages
in sizes and quantities as determined by the
medical director;
(IV)three sterile petroleum jelly
impregnated gauze or suitable occlusive dress-
ings;
(V) adhesive tape; and
(VII) one pair bandage scissors.
(ii) burn kit, to be carried when
required, to include:
(I) sterile burn sheets;
(II) sterile gloves; and
(III)twelve four inch by four inch
sterile gauze pads.
(iii) sealed obstetric kit which has
been autoclaved or otherwise suitably sterile
with expiration date attached, to be carried
with all pregnant patients. Commercial kit is
acceptable. .A non-commercial kit must be
labeled and include the following:-
(I) sterile gloves;
(II) one disposable sheet;
(III) cleansing cloths;
(IV) umbilical clamps;
(V) nylon cord tie-offs;,
(VI) disposable scalpel;-
(VII) bulb aspirator;
(VIII) four inch by four inch sterile,
gauze pads;.
(IX) obstetrical pad;
(X) receiving blanket;
(XI) disposable towels; and
(XII) plastic bag,
(iv) pediatric kit, to be carried
when the patient is under 12 years of age andalways with the obstetric
kit, to include:.
(I) two bulb syringes;
(II) one DeLee suction device;
(III)one pediatric laryngoscope
handle with blades;
(IV)one each pediatric endotrach-
eal tubes in sizes 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0
French with stylet;
(V) one pediatric Magill forceps;and
(VI)two pediatric drip intravenous
tubings..
(b) Fixed-wing aircraft EMS vehicle.(1) General requirements. The aircraft
operator shall in all operations comply with
all Federal Aviation Regulations, as adopted
by reference in subsection (a)(1)(A) of this
section, Part 91 or Part 135, whichever is
applicable.
(A) The aircraft operator shall,.in all
operations, comply with all Federal Aviation
Regulations, Part 135, which is adopted by
reference. Copies of the Federal Aviation
Regulations are on file in the Bureau of
Emergency Management offices, 1100 West
49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, and may be
reviewed during normal working hours.
(B) The fixed-wing aircraft shall have
the following specifications:
(i) be configured in such a way
that the medical attendants have adequate
access for the provision of patient care within
the cabin to give cardiopulmonary resuscita-
tion;
(ii) .allow supine loading of the
patient by two attendants;
(iii) have' radio communication with
hospitals and public safety vehicles.
(iv) be equipped with radio headsets
that insure internal crew communication and
transmission-to appropriate agencies; and
(v) have hooks and/or other appropri-
ate devices for hanging the intravenous fluid
bags.
(2) Requirements for an EMS provider
license.
(A) Initial application process. The
EMS provider shall meet the requirements of
157.11 (a) (1) (A-F) of this title (relating to
Requirements for an EMS Provider License)
and in addition shall:
(i) Provide proof of vehicle liabilityinsurance as required by U.S. Department of
Transportation Part 298 requirements for
liability insurance for aircraft; and;.
(ii) submit a list of all fixed-wing
aircraft with the registration number or N
number.
(iii) If the fixed-wing aircraft is
leased, provide letter of agreement that all
fixed-wing aircraft shall meet the specifica-
tions of subsection (b) (1) (B) of this section.
(B) License renewal process. The
EMS provider shall meet the requirements of
157.11 (a) (2) (A-C) of this title (relating to
Requirements for an EMS -Provider License)
and in addition, shall provide proof of'vehicle
liability insurance as required by U.S. Depart-
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