What has changed between the 2005 and 2009 NCCEP EMS Equipment Documents?
This section has been revised based on a new recommended ambulance equipment list developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Surgeons. The pediatric equipment sizes have been more formally listed to meet new reporting requirements associated with the federal EMS for Children Program. Within the equipment requirements, there is a very strong recommendation for EMS Systems and Agencies to move toward Waveform Capnography and 12 Lead ECG capabilities on all active EMS vehicles that are primarily responding to the scene of a 911 emergency. The ability to perform Pulse Oximetry and Blood Glucose Measurement must be present at the scene of every EMS event for EMT-Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic level professionals.
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- What has changed between the 2005 and 2009 NCCEP EMS Equipment Documents?
