S.D. Admin. R. 44:05:06:06

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 54, October 28, 2024

Section 44:05:06:06 - Procedures to be withheld on a person in cardiac arrest with an apparently valid standard form or bracelet

If a person with an apparently valid standard form for an EMS cardiopulmonary resuscitation directive or bracelet as provided by this chapter goes into cardiac or respiratory arrest, emergency medical service personnel shall withhold, or, if already begun, immediately withdraw the following resuscitation measures:

(1) Chest compressions;

(2) Defibrillation;

(3) Advanced airway procedures;

(4) Assisted breathing; or

(5) Administration of resuscitation medications.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:05:06:06

32 SDR 38, effective 9/5/2005.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12F-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12F-3.