1. (1) The ambulance shall have a hospital-type piped oxygen system capable of storing and supplying a minimum of 120 cubic feet of medical oxygen. The main oxygen supply shall have a minimum of 500 PSI. The oxygen containers shall be secured in a storage compartment. The cylinder controls shall be accessible from inside the vehicle. The pressure readout shall be visible inside the patient compartment. The piped oxygen system shall include a pressure regulator preset to 50 PSI, +/- 5 PSI, line pressure installed at the cylinder, and nonferrous piping and low pressure hoses suitable for medical oxygen. Oxygen piping shall be concealed and not exposed to the elements or damage, be securely supported, and be readily accessible for inspection and replacement. Oxygen shall be piped to self-sealing outlets. One duplex oxygen outlet station for the primary patient shall be located on the action wall and at least one other oxygen outlet shall be located in the patient compartment. Two oxygen outlets shall be equipped with a plug-in flowmeter and delivery tube. The flowmeter shall be capable of delivering at least 15 liters per minute.

2. (2) A portable oxygen unit shall be carried. It shall be located near a patient compartment door and shall be accessible from outside of the ambulance. The portable oxygen unit shall have at least a 13-cubic-foot container and shall be equipped with a yoke, a pressure gauge, a non-gravity-dependent flowmeter, a delivery tube and oxygen masks. The portable oxygen supply shall have a minimum 500 PSI. The unit shall be capable of delivering an oxygen flow of at least 15 liters per minute. Portable cylinders or kits located in the patient compartment shall be secured with quick-release securing fittings. A full spare cylinder shall be stored in the ambulance. Oxygen masks shall be transparent and disposable.

   Note: Pursuant to s. Trans 309.25, this section is repealed upon promulgation by the department of health services of administrative rules establishing standards and inspections, as well as legislative appropriation of resources for such inspections.

History

History: CR 19-074: r. and recr. Register October 2020 No. 778, eff. 11-1-20; correction in (1) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2020 No. 778.