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KRS 311.666

Definitions for KRS 311.665 to 311.669

Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Amended 2002 Ky

As used in KRS 311.665 to 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.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.