Ky. Rev. Stat. § 311.666

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225

Section 311.666 - Definitions for KRS 311.665 to 311.669

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.

KRS 311.666

Effective:7/15/2002
Amended 2002, Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 39, effective7/15/2002. -- Created 2000, Ky. Acts ch. 16, sec. 2, effective 7/14/2000.