Kentucky Statutes 311.666 – Definitions for KRS 311.665 to 311.669
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As used in KRS § 311.665 to KRS § 311.669, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) “Automated external defibrillator” or “AED” means an external defibrillator capable of cardiac rhythm analysis which will charge and, with or without further operator action, deliver a shock after electronically detecting and assessing ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia. These devices are known as fully or semiautomatic defibrillators;
(2) “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation” or “CPR” means a basic emergency procedure for life support, consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage; and
(3) “Emergency medical services system” means the same as in KRS § 311A.010.
Effective: July 15, 2002
History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 39, effective July 15, 2002. — Created
2000 Ky. Acts ch. 16, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/14/2000). In codification, a reference in subsection (3) to “KRS § 211.950” has been changed to “KRS § 311.6521.” See 2000
Ky. Acts ch. 343, sec. 1.
(1) “Automated external defibrillator” or “AED” means an external defibrillator capable of cardiac rhythm analysis which will charge and, with or without further operator action, deliver a shock after electronically detecting and assessing ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia. These devices are known as fully or semiautomatic defibrillators;
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 311.666
- Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(2) “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation” or “CPR” means a basic emergency procedure for life support, consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage; and
(3) “Emergency medical services system” means the same as in KRS § 311A.010.
Effective: July 15, 2002
History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 39, effective July 15, 2002. — Created
2000 Ky. Acts ch. 16, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/14/2000). In codification, a reference in subsection (3) to “KRS § 211.950” has been changed to “KRS § 311.6521.” See 2000
Ky. Acts ch. 343, sec. 1.