N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.14.14 - REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

When an ambulance is dispatched, it shall carry and have readily available equipment in good working order, including:

A. one semi-automatic defibrillator for EMT basic and EMT intermediate use or one semi-automatic/manual defibrillator monitor for paramedic use, as specified in the EMS scopes of practice and local medical protocol;

B. suction systems, which include:

(1) on-board suction unit that meets GSA standards;

(2) portable, manual or battery powered suction unit;

C. oxygen delivery and patient ventilation devices, which include:

(1) fixed, on-board oxygen supply which meets GSA specifications;

(2) portable oxygen devices which are capable of delivering at least 60 minutes of oxygen at a flow rate of 10 liters per minute or, at a minimum, two D cylinders; at least one cylinder shall be designated as primary and configured with a yoke type regulator, liter control and contents supply gauge;

(3) ventilation devices including manual, self-filling, bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation devices, in adult, child, infant and neonatal sizes; the BVM shall be equipped with a sufficient supply of see through adult, child, infant, and neonatal masks; electronic or colormetric end tidal carbon dioxide detection equipment for adults and pediatric patients are also required;

D. Splints, including as a minimum:

(1) one adult traction splint with limb supporting slings, padded ankle hitch and traction device;

(2) two sets of rigid splinting devises, or equivalents, suitable for the immobilization of upper or lower extremities, in adult, child and infant sizes;

E. spine immobilization devices, one half-body device and two full-body devices, with suitable strapping, and head immobilization devices; commercial devices that stabilize head, neck, and back as one unit, may be substituted;

F. one commercially available obstetrical kit, or equivalent;

G. one sphygmomanometer in adult, child and infant sizes, or one sphygmomanometer capable of accepting various sizes of cuffs (adult, child, and infant); in the latter case, a sufficient supply of cuffs in each of the identified sizes shall be available;

H. one stethoscope;

I. two double D-cell, or equivalent, functioning flashlights;

J. one all-purpose multi-level ambulance stretcher, with safety straps and crash-resistant locking/securing mechanism; the locking mechanism in the vehicle shall be the mechanism designed for the stretcher being used; locking mechanisms for other stretchers or locally produced mechanisms are not allowed; in addition, the mattress shall be fluid impervious;

K. one minimum 10-pound, or two minimum five-pound 1A20BC, or equivalent, fire extinguisher; a current inspection tag will be displayed on all fire extinguishers;

L. one two-way mobile radio capable of direct communication between the EMT and the receiving medical facility, on ultra-high frequency, on federal communications commission-designated emergency medical radio service (EMRS) frequencies, and which is compatible with the state emergency medical services radio communications system (EMSCOM), and is approved by the emergency medical services bureau (EMSB) and a copy of the EMSB/DOH "EMS communications system (EMSCOM) manual;"

M. scene safety protective equipment including:

(1) six highly visible lighted electric or chemical warning devices suitable for nighttime use;

(2) reflective apparel meeting American National standards institute standards for all personnel;

(3) a current edition of the "North American emergency response guidebook," a guidebook for first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous materials/dangerous goods incident;

N. uniforms or other apparel or means of identification of a distinct design or fashion to be worn by ambulance service personnel when on duty to identify them as EMS providers and to identify the level of EMS care for which the providers are licensed.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.14.14

18.3.14.14 NMAC - Rp, 18 NMAC 4.2.87, 1-1-05, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 03 February 13, 2015, eff. 2/13/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024