Any dentist who administers moderate sedation or who provides dental services to patients under moderate sedation shall ensure that the office or facility in which the work is performed:

1. (1) Has an operatory of the appropriate size and design to permit access of emergency equipment and personnel and to permit appropriate emergency management;

2. (2) Has the following equipment:

   1. (A) An automated external defibrillator or full function defibrillator that is immediately accessible;
   2. (B) A positive pressure oxygen delivery system and a backup system;
   3. (C) A functional suctioning device and a backup suction device;
   4. (D) Auxiliary lighting;
   5. (E) A gas storage facility;
   6. (F) A recovery area. Recovery may take place in the surgical suite. If a separate recovery area is utilized, it must be of the appropriate size for emergency access and management and must have resuscitative equipment present;
   7. (G) Methods to monitor respiratory and cardiac function, including all of the following:
   8. (1) Pulse oximetry; and
   9. (2) Electrocardiogram display;
   10. (3) Precordial stethoscope;
   11. (4) Measurement of EtCO2, capnography; and
   12. (5) Blood pressure monitor; and
   13. (H) Board approved and readily available emergency drugs and appropriately sized equipment necessary to resuscitate a non-breathing and unconscious patient and provide continuous support while the patient is transported to a medical facility. The permit holder shall provide documentation that all emergency drugs and equipment are inspected and maintained on a prudent and regularly scheduled basis, according to manufacturer specifications where applicable.

Source: 37 SDR 131, effective January 6, 2011; 41 SDR 108, effective January 6, 2015 ; 48 SDR 62, effective December 13, 2021 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14 ( 20 ).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-1 4 (1)(3)(13)(14)(22) .

Prior versions effective: 2015-01-06, 2011-01-06.