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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 48.5. “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation” or “CPR”, for purposes of IC 16-36-5 and IC 16-36-6, means cardiopulmonary resuscitation or a component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including:
(1) cardiac compression;
(2) endotracheal intubation and other advanced airway management;
(3) artificial ventilation;
(4) defibrillation;
(5) administration of cardiac resuscitation medications; and
(6) related procedures.
The term does not include the Heimlich maneuver or a similar procedure used to expel an obstruction from the throat.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-18-2-48.5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-16-health/in-code-sect-16-18-2-48-5/
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