§ 40:1137.1 A. The Legislature of Louisiana finds that each year more than three hundred fifty thousand Americans die from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. More than ninety-five percent of
§ 40:1137.2 As used in this Part “automated external defibrillator” and “AED” mean a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that:
§ 40:1137.3 A. In order to ensure public health and safety, any person or entity that possesses an AED shall ensure that:
§ 40:1137.4 In addition to the civil immunity provided to persons rendering emergency assistance as provided by law, including R.S. 9:2793, R.S. 37:1731, 1732, and 1735, and R.S. 40:1131.2, any

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 40 > Chapter 5-C > Part IV - Automated External Defibrillators

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
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