The following list identifies
pediatric equipment items that are required for the two emergency department
facility recognition levels. Equipment items are classified as
"essential" (E) and "need to be stocked in the emergency
department" (ED).
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EDAP
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SEDP
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Monitoring
Devices
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Blood glucose
measurement device (i.e., chemistry strip or glucometer)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Continuous
end-tidal PCO2 monitor and pediatric CO2 colorimetric
detector (disposable units may be substituted)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Doppler
ultrasound blood pressure device (neonatal-adult thigh cuffs)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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ECG monitor-defibrillator/cardioverter
with pediatric and adult sized paddles, or pads, with pediatric dosage
settings and pediatric and adult pacing electrodes
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Hypothermia thermometer
(Note: with a range of 28-42°C)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Pediatric
monitor electrodes
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Otoscope/ophthalmoscope/stethoscope
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Pulse
oximeter with pediatric and adult probes
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Sphygmomanometer
with cuffs (neonatal-adult thigh)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Vascular
Access Supplies and Equipment
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Arm boards
(sized infant through adult)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Blood gas
kits
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Butterfly-type
needles (19-25 g)*
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Catheter-over-needle
devices (16-24 g)*
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Central
venous catheters (stock one small and one large size)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Infusion
pumps, syringe pumps, or devices with microinfusion capability using
appropriate tubing & connectors
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Intraosseous
needles or bone marrow needles (13-18 g size range; stock one large/one small
bore) or IO device (pediatric and adult sizes)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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IV extension
tubing, stopcocks, and medication transfer devices (i.e., T-connectors)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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IV
fluid/blood warmer
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Syringes (1
mL through 20 mL)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Umbilical
vein catheters (3.5 and 5 Fr; the same size feeding tube may be used for 5
Fr)*
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Respiratory
Equipment and Supplies
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Bag-valve-mask
device, self-inflating infant/child and adult (1000 ml) with O2
reservoir and clear masks (neonatal through large adult sizes)*; PEEP valve
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Bulb syringe
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Endotracheal
tubes:*
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Cuffed or Uncuffed (sizes 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5,
7.0, 7.5 and 8.0)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Stylets for endotracheal tubes (pediatric and adult)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Laryngoscope handle (pediatric
and adult)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Laryngoscope blades (curved 2, 3;
straight or
Miller 0, 1, 2, 3)*
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Magill forceps (pediatric and
adult)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Nasopharyngeal airways (sizes 14,
16, 20, 24, 28, 30 Fr)*
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Nebulized medication,
administration set with pediatric and adult masks
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Oral airways (sizes 0, 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 or size 50 mm, 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm)*
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Oxygen delivery device with flow
meter and tubing
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Oxygen
delivery adjuncts:
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Tracheostomy
collar
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Standard masks,
clear (pediatric and adult sizes)
Partial-non-rebreather
or non-rebreather masks, clear (pediatric and adult sizes)
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E
(ED)
E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
E
(ED)
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Nasal cannula
(infant, pediatric and adult)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Peak flow
meter
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Supplies/kit for patients with difficult air way conditions
(must have
one of the following):
• Supraglottic airway
devices (sizes 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0; or sizes
appropriate for a neonate through adult);
• Cricothyrotomy kit
(pediatric size); or
• Cricothyrotomy
capabilities (i.e., 10 g needle and 3.5 mm ET tube adapter or 14
g needle and 3.0 mm ET tube adapter); or
• Video laryngoscopy
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Suction
capability (wall)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Suction
capability (portable)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Suction
catheters (sizes 5/6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Fr and Yankauer-tip catheter)*
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Tracheostomy
tubes (pediatric sizes 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5 that correspond to PT 00,
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, in old schematization)
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E
(ED)
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Tube thoracostomy
tray and water seal drainage capacity with chest tubes (sizes 12-32 Fr)*
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E
(ED)
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Medications
(unit dose, prepackaged)
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Access to the
Illinois Poison Center 1-800-222-1222 through posting of phone number at the
nursing station or pre-programmed on unit phones
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Activated
charcoal (without Sorbitol)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Adenosine
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Amiodarone
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Antiemetics
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Antimicrobial
agents (parenteral and oral)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Antipyretics
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Atropine
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Barbiturates,
e.g., Phenobarbital, Pentobarbital
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Benzodiazepines,
e.g., Lorazepam, Midazolam, Diazepam
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Beta agonist
for inhalation (Albuterol, Levalbuterol)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Beta blockers,
e.g., Propranolol, Metoprolol
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Calcium
(chloride or gluconate)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Corticosteroids,
e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Dextrose (25%
or 50%)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Diphenhydramine
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Dobutamine
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E
(ED)
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Dopamine
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E
(ED)
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Epinephrine (1
mg/mL and 0.1mg/mL)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Epinephrine
(Racemic)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Fosphenytoin
or Phenytoin
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Furosemide
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Glucagon or
Glucose Paste
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Insulin,
regular
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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IV solutions:
standard crystalloid solutions (D10W, D5/.2 NS,
D5/.45 NS,
D5/.9 NS and 0.9 NS
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Lidocaine
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Magnesium
Sulfate
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Mannitol or
3% Hypertonic Saline
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Narcotics
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Neuromuscular
blocking agents (i.e., succinylcholine, rocuronium, vecuronium)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Ocular
anesthetics
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Poison
Specific Antidotes
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Acetylcysteine
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Cyanide antidote
(Sodium Thiosulfate with or without Sodium Nitrite therapy; or
Hydroxocobalamin single agent therapy)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Flumazenil
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Naloxone
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Sodium
bicarbonate – 8.4% and 4.2%
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Sedative/Hypnotic
(e.g., Ketamine, Etomidate)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Tetanus
Immune Globulin (Human)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Tetanus
Vaccines (single or in combination with other vaccines)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Topical
Anesthetics
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Miscellaneous
Equipment
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Atomizer for
intranasal administration of medication
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Fluorescein
(eye strips or eye drops) and blue light
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Infant
formulas and dextrose in water
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Medication
and Equipment Resources
• Length
or weight-based system for dosing and equipment
• Resuscitation
medication dosing guide based on kilogram weight
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Nasogastric
tubes 8 through-18 Fr* (may substitute feeding tubes 5F and 8F)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Oral
rehydrating solution
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Pain scale
assessment tools appropriate for age and languages
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Pediatric
emergency/crash cart or bag with defined list of contents attached to
bag/cart
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Restraining
device/methods (e.g., papoose, distraction devices, comfort hold, swaddling)
|
E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Resuscitation
board
|
E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Urinary catheters
(8-22 Fr)*
|
E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Warming
devices, age appropriate
|
E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Weighing
scales (in kilograms only) for infants and children
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Specialized
Pediatric Trays
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Lumbar
puncture tray, including a selection of needle sizes (size 18-22 g, 1½-3 inch
needle)
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Minor
surgical instruments and sutures
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Newborn
kit/OB kit (including umbilical clamp, bulb syringe, towel). Maintain each
of the following newborn resuscitation equipment/supplies together for easy
access (manometer, warming device, feeding tubes, neonatal mask, meconium
aspirator).
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Fracture
Management Devices
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Extremity
splints
|
E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Semi-rigid
neck collars (child through adult) or cervical immobilization equipment
suitable for children
|
E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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Spinal
immobilization board
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E
(ED)
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E
(ED)
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* Shall minimally stock a range of small, medium and large sizes.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 16159, effective November 1, 2024)