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quick disconnect plug-in devices not requiring humidification. Outlets shall be adequately marked
and identified (see 3.7.11) and not interfere with the suction outlet. The entire system shall be
leak tested in accordance with AMD Standard 015 (see 4.4.6).
3.12.1.1 OXYGEN PRESSURE REGULATOR AND FLOWMETER.
The medical, oxygen pressure reducing and regulating valve with inlet filter at the cylinder shall
have line relief valve set at 1378 kPa (200 psi) maximum, and a gauge or digital monitor with a
minimum range of 0 to 17225 kPa (0 to 2,500 psi) [27,560 kPa (4,000 psi) tested] with the
gauge or display scale graduated in not more than 100 PSI increments. The regulator shall be
easy to connect and preset, with a locking adjustment, at 344 +/- 34 KPa (50 +/- 5 psi) line
pressure, permitting a minimum 100 LPM flow rate at a bottle pressure of 689 kPa (150 psi)
(empty). In order to show actual oxygen flow rate, the flow meter, when specified (3.15.4 M7),
shall be a pressure compensated type (with floating ball indicator-Thorpe type). It shall have
calibrations and be continuously adjustable over a minimum range of 0 to 15 liters per minute
(LPM). The flow meter shall withstand a minimum 1378 KPa (200 psi) inlet pressure without
failure or damage. Flowmeter(s) shall be installed vertically and shall be readable from the EMT
seat and squad bench. Both the oxygen regulator and flowmeter, when specified (see 3.15.4
M7), shall have standardized connections, be electrically conductive from inlet to outlets (rated
hose), and incorporate an inlet filter. These devices shall maintain accurate readings and calibrations
under ambulance operation and shall be unaffected by temperature conditions of 3.4.2. All
settings, calibrations, safety valves, limiters for pressure, and flowmeters shall maintain accuracy
to within +/- 10 percent. Servicing, parts, and instructional manuals shall be provided and
included in 3.20. Each device shall be color coded green and also be approved for use by
recognized national medical associations and societies. The oxygen regulator and flowmeter
shall each be permanently identified with the manufacturer's name, model number, calibrated
conditions, and specific markings including warning/caution information.
3.12.2
PORTABLE OXYGEN UNIT.
When specified (3.15.4 M17), a portable oxygen unit of at least 300 liters ("D" size cylinder,
see 6.7) shall be provided having a yoke regulator with pressure gauge, dual 344 kPa (50
psi) ports, regulator/dial type flowmeter, delivery tube, and oxygen mask(s). The unit shall
be capable of delivering an oxygen flow of at least 15 liters per minute through the flowmeter
and 100 liters per minute to the manually triggered, oxygen (resuscitator) valve in 3.12.2.2.
A full spare cylinder of oxygen for this unit shall be furnished and stored. Portable cylinder(s)
and kit shall be secured and, when located in patient compartment, shall include a crash
stable, quick release bracket that meets the test requirements in the AMD Oxygen Tank
Retention Standard 003. A quick release mounting bracket(s) shall also be provided for
the portable oxygen unit and spare bottle(s) when located in a secure compartment (see
3.11.1.2) or other purchaser specified (see 6.2-mm) location not requiring a crash stable
mounting system..
3.12.2.1 SQUEEZE BAG-VALVE-MASK SYSTEM.
When specified (3.15.4 M6), a portable squeeze bag-valve-mask kit shall be furnished.
The bag-valve-mask system shall comply with the following:
a.
Two self-refilling bags without sponge rubber inside. One bag of 1,000 cc +/- 10%
volume for adults and one bag of about 700 cc, but not more than 750 cc volume, for
children and infants.
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