What should be checked periodically to ensure readiness of emergency medical equipment in a dental office?
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Correct answer: That oxygen cylinders are full, AEDs work, and kit items are within expiry
Emergency equipment must be maintained — oxygen cylinders refilled, AEDs operational, drugs and disposables not expired — to ensure they function properly when needed.
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