AIR BAG/OXYGEN RESUSCITATOR DAILY PATROL CHECKS/HYGIENE & ANNUAL SERVICING

This guideline establishes appropriate requirements for the provision of oxygen equipment. The use of oxygen in the treatment of serious illness and injury has proven beneficial.

Training
Personnel required to use oxygen equipment should be appropriately trained and qualified.

Equipment
• All oxygen resuscitation equipment should meet SLSA standards;
• Should include two regurgitation filters per kit; and
• Should include a Suction Device and accessories

Start of Day Checks
• Check all equipment has been cleaned and is fully operational; and
• Check contents, date and sign/mark utilising a chalk/pen.

End of Each Day Checks
• Repeat above checks and replace cylinder if less than half full.

Servicing
A qualified operator should closely check equipment. The equipment should be serviced annually, preferably during non-peak times (winter months). Service personnel should also have:
• Adequate insurance to cover any claim made against them or their company in the event of their negligence causing injury to persons or damage to property. This is to indemnify SLSA;
• Be capable of obtaining the correct replacement parts for the units to keep resuscitators uniform;
• Be prepared to label and date such units as being serviced by the person; and
• Be able to maintain a service register of equipment.

Cleaning
After clubs have carried out resuscitation with an air bag resuscitator, it is very important to clean all the equipment to minimise the chance of spreading disease or infections and to DISCARD used disposable single use Bag Valve/Mask.