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.85), accumulator (Fi02, 0.9), clear mask (adult, child, and
infant sizes), valve (clear, easily cleanable, operable in cold
weather)
Nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal (adult, child, and infant
sizes)
Volume-cycled valve, on-off operation, 100% oxygen, 40-50
psi pressure
Immobilization devices
(splints)
Traction (adult and pediatric sizes)
Extremity immobilization devices
Backboards (long, short, and
clamshell)
Lower extremity, limb-support slings, padded ankle hitch,
padded pelvic support, traction strap
Joint above and joint below fracture, rigid support,
appropriate material (cardboard, metal, pneumatic, wood,
plastic, etc.)
Joint above and point below fracture site. Chin strap (should
not use for head immobilization), hand holds for moving
patient, short (extrication:
head-to-pelvis length), long
(transport: head-to-feet length)
Bandages
Burn sheets
Triangle bandages
Dressings
Roller bandages
– Soft
– Elastic
Vaseline gauze
Adhesive tape
Two clean (not sterile)
Eight, three safety pins each
Sterile, large and small
– Sterile, 4" or larger
– Nonsterile, 4" or larger
Sterile, 3" × 8" or larger
2" or larger
Pneumatic Antishock
Garment (MAST)
Compartmentalized (legs and abdomen
separate), control valves (closed/open),
inflation pump, lower leg to lower rib
cage (does not include chest)
Obstetrical equipment
Sterile obstetrical kit
Aluminum foil roll
Towels, 4" × 4" dressing, umbilical tape type, bulb syringe,
clamps for cords, sterile gloves, blanket
Enough to cover a newborn
Miscellaneous
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Heavy bandage scissors for cutting
clothing, belts, boots, etc.
Mouth gags (commercial or tongue
blades covered with gauze)
C-collar
Flashlight
Radio communication
Two-way communication (EMT to
physician)
Portable cellular telephone (optional)
Radio UHF (ultra-high frequency) or VHF (very-high
frequency)
Table 3-1.—Essential Equipment for Ambulance ETM-Basic Level
