Section 100270.123 - EMS Personnel and Early Recognition(a) The local EMS agency with an established STEMI critical care system shall have protocols for the identification and treatment of STEMI patients, including paramedic performance of a 12-lead ECG and determination of the patient destination.(b) The findings of 12-lead ECG shall be assessed and interpreted through one or more of the following methods: (1) Direct paramedic interpretation.(2) Automated computer algorithm.(3) Wireless transmission to facility followed by physician interpretation or confirmation.(c) Notification of prehospital ECG findings of suspected STEMI patients, as defined by the local EMS agency, shall be communicated in advance of the arrival to the STEMI centers according to the local EMS agency's STEMI Critical Care System Plan.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100270.123
1. New article 3 (section 100270.123) and section filed 4-19-2019; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 16). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.103, 1797.107, 1797.114, 1797.176, 1797.206, 1797.214 and 1798.150, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.176, 1797.220, 1798, 1798.150 and 1798.170, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 3 (section 100270.123 ) and section filed 4-19-2019; operative 7/1/2019 (Register 2019, No. 16).