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3.11.1.1 LOCATION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
Location of medical supplies and equipment shall be dictated by their relative importance and
shall be readily accessible to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Priority shall be given
to items necessary to cope with life threatening conditions at the scene and in transit. The
equipment and supplies necessary for airway maintenance, ventilation, oxygenation, and suction
shall be at the head of the primary litter (action area). When items for cardiac monitoring/
defibrillation, mechanized CPR, administration of intravenous fluids/medications, and the monitoring
of blood pressure are furnished, they shall also be readily available to the EMT at the action
area. Supplies, devices, tools, etc., shall be stored in enclosed compartments and drawers
designed to accommodate the respective items. All medical devices and equipment shall be
stowed or properly fastened in/on the action area or in cabinets or to the rail system(s) brackets,
when specified (3.15.4 M1), to prevent items from becoming projectiles in the patient compartment
that can cause injury while the vehicle is in motion or involved in an accident.
3.11.1.2
INTERIOR COMPARTMENT WITH EXTERIOR ACCESS.
When specified by the purchaser, on Types I and III vehicles (see 3.15.3-32), an interior/
exterior compartment with 2 shelves, or other interior configuration as specified by the
purchaser, shall be provided in the front, right corner of the body or other location as
specified. This compartment shall also have an exterior door and, unless otherwise specified
(see 3.15.3-32) or permitted by the purchaser, a roll-up, inside door with an enclosed,
roller assembly. When viewed from the vehicle's interior, this compartment shall have the
following minimum dimensions: W 76 cm (30"), D 46 cm (18"), and H 102 cm (40"). The
door shall be equipped with the necessary gaskets, seals or other vibration and noise silencing
devices, a positive mechanical latch and a grab handle to facilitate opening and closing.
The shelves shall be adjustable and have an approximate 3/4" lip covered with automotive
edge molding.
3.11.1.3 WASTE AND SHARPS DISPOSAL.
The following shall be furnished: A trash receptacle compartment, with closure over opening,
for general waste shall be furnished with a plastic/rubber trash can and disposable plastic
liners, with 12 spare liners. The trash compartment shall be accessible to the EMT seat and
to the head of the squad bench. The consignee shall furnish bags/liners that meet OSHA
requirements, for disposing regulated medical waste (as defined by OSHA).
A sharps receptacle compartment/storage or a commercially available container mounted
in a convenient area shall be furnished for retention of a sharps container that meets OSHA
requirements.
3.11.2
EXTERIOR STORAGE ACCOMMODATIONS.
On Types I & III and when specified (see 6.2-ii) on Type II vehicles, outside entered,
weatherproof, storage compartments shall be provided in the ambulance body for extrication,
spare tire, oxygen, and miscellaneous equipment. When specified, (see 6.2-ii), additional
exterior storage compartments shall be furnished. Exterior compartment doors and hardware
shall be flush or near flush style construction. All doors shall have spring or gas tube type,
hold open devices that permit one hand closure. Hardware (hinges, locks, latches, etc.)
shall be rust resistant. All exterior compartments shall have latches with locks and shall be
keyed alike. All exterior compartments, except the long narrow backboard storage compartment,
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