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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 30.08.12.11" title_num="30" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="12" heading="Equipment.">
  <text>III
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            A hospital shall have:
          
          
            A. All of the following equipment and supplies immediately available for existing patients and for the next potential patient:   (1) O2 analyzer, stethoscope, intravenous infusion pumps;   (2) Radiant heated bed in delivery room and available in the neonatal units;    (3) Oxygen hood with humidity;    (4) Bag and masks and/or T-piece resuscitator capable of delivering a controlled concentration of oxygen to the infant;    (5) Orotracheal tubes;    (6) CO2 detector;    (7) Aspiration equipment;    (8) Laryngoscope;    (9) Bowel bags;    (10) Umbilical vessel catheters and insertion tray;    (11) Cardiac monitor;    (12) Pulse oximeter;    (13) Transilluminator;   (14) Phototherapy unit;    (15) Doppler blood pressure for neonates;    (16) Cardioversion/defibrillation capability for obstetrical patients and neonates;    (17) Resuscitation equipment for obstetrical patients;    (18) Resuscitation equipment for neonates including equipment outlined in the current NRP;    (19) Individual oxygen, air, and suction outlets for obstetrical patients and neonates; and    (20) Emergency call system for both obstetrical and neonatal units as well as an emergency communication system among units.
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            E
          
          
            B. Special equipment and facilities needed to accommodate the care and services needed for obese women.
            E
            E
          
          
            C. A neonatal stabilization bed set up and equipment available at all times for an emergency admission;
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            E
          
          
            D. Fetal diagnostic testing and monitoring equipment for:
            
            
          
          
            (1) Fetal heart rate monitoring;
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            (2) Ultrasound examinations; and
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            (3) Amniocentesis;
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            E. The capability to monitor neonatal intra-arterial pressure;
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            E
          
          
            F. The capability on campus of providing laser coagulation for retinopathy of prematurity;
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            E
          
          
            G. The capability on campus of providing a full range of invasive maternal monitoring including equipment for central venous pressure and arterial pressure monitoring;
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            H. Appropriate equipment, including back-up equipment, for neonatal respiratory care as well as protocols for the use and maintenance of the equipment as required by its level of neonatal care;
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            I. The capability of providing advanced ventilatory support, beyond conventional mechanical ventilation, for neonates of all birth weights; and
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            J. The capability of providing continuing therapeutic hypothermia.
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            E</text>
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