Here’s a detailed list of medical equipment and supplies specifically required for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) based on the Joint Trauma System’s K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (K9TCCC) guidelines:
Muzzle – prevent biting during resuscitation
Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) –for positive-pressure ventilation
Endotracheal tube (ETT) +/- laryngoscope – sizes tailored for canines
+/- tracheostomy or cricothyrotomy kit (if airway cannot be obtained with ETT)
Intravenous (IV) or intraosseous (IO) catheter setup – including fluids
IV fluids – crystalloids for volume resuscitation
Whole blood - if hemorrhage contributed to CPA
Pulse oximeter (SpO₂)
Capnography/ETCO₂ monitoring – ideally battery powered
Electrocardiogram
Sphygmomanometer or Doppler with appropriate cuff size for canines
CBC and chemistry portable analyzers (e.g., i-STAT)
Drug Reversals:
Epinephrine – for cardiac arrest scenarios
Atropine – for bradyarrhythmias during CPR
Lidocaine – refractory pulseless ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation
Calcium – supplementation if blood products administered
Other ACLS medications:
Other post-resuscitation care medications:
Defibrillator pads/paddles – adult size
Conductance paste or conductive electrode gel
Gloves
Clippers and scrub (chlorhexidine or betadine) – for IV/IO procedures
Syringes/flushes – for drug delivery and line flushing
Tape and securement materials – for ETT, IV catheters
For additional information including National Stock Number (NSN), please contact dha.ncr.med-log.list.lpr-cps@health.mil
DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list. These are items identified to be important for the care of combat casualties.