SA endeavors to maintain the following equipment in a state of readiness:
Transport vehicle.
At least three H size and at least six E size cylinders of oxygen.
At least two portable ice baths, each with a vinyl liner and privacy cover.
Four complete standby-equipment kits (one of which is used for training purposes).
Each kit contains:
n Michigan Instruments Thumper (to administer chest compressions)
modified to fit the ice bath.
n Folding holders to stow "E" cylinders under the ice bath.
n Icewater recirculation pump, battery-powered, for use in a portable ice bath.
n Complete set of anti-ischemic medications.
n Pulse oximeter with finger sensor and ear-lobe sensor.
n Data logging sheets.
n Digital camera and voice recorders.
n Emergency medical equipment for intubation and airway management.
n Four thermocouple probes and two data logging devices.
n Clothing, masks, eye protection, and other safety equipment to protect personnel.
n Air-Transportable Perfusion kit, for blood washout and replacement with organ preservation solution.
n Surgical instruments and other equipment to perform a femoral cutdown followed by cannulation.
n 30 liters of MHP2 organ preservation solution.
n Insulation for subsequent transport.
n Tools and supplies, including spare parts where they may be needed.

During a standby SA endeavors to fill the following roles:
Team Leader, an individual who has participated in at least three prior standbys.
At least one paramedic, emergency medical technician, or similarly qualified individual able to intubate, establish an intravenous line, mix and administer medications.
Surgeon, with the capability to raise and cannulate femoral (or other suitable) vessels.
Perfusionist, to operate the Air Transportable Perfusion kit.
Additional team members trained in standby fundamentals, when such personnel are available.