05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 41, § 1

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Section 071-41-1 - Definitions
1.Automated external defibrillators (AED) - a portable defibrillator designed to be automated such that it can be used by persons without substantial medical training who are responding to a cardiac emergency to produce defibrillation by application of brief electroshock to the heart.
2.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - the manual application of chest compressions and ventilations to patients in cardiac arrest, done in an effort to maintain viability until advanced help arrives.
3.Certified CPR or AED instructor -A person who has current training in the discipline of the Instructor Course, and is proficient in all the skills of that discipline.
4.Designee -A person selected by the school or who volunteers to carry out a duty or role.

05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 41, § 1