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C.R.S. § 15-18.6-101

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As used in this article 18.6, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation” or “CPR” means measures to restore cardiac function or to support breathing in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest or malfunction. “CPR” includes, but is not limited to, chest compression, delivering electric shock to the chest, or placing tubes in the airway to assist breathing. (2) “CPR directive” means an advance medical directive pertaining to the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (3) “Emergency medical service personnel” means an emergency medical service provider at any level who is certified or licensed by the department of public health and environment. “Emergency medical service personnel” includes an emergency medical responder registered by the department of public health and environment in accordance with section 25-3.5-1103 .

Digitized from: Public.Law — Colorado Revised Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Colorado statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.