Comfort care

D.C. Code § 21-2221.08, under MOST Form..

D.C. Code § 21-2221.08

Regardless of the treatment orders on the MOST Form, EMS personnel and other health care professionals may provide the following interventions, as needed, to a patient for comfort or to alleviate pain: (a)(1) Clear the airway, without the use of artificial ventilation, esophageal obturator airway, or endotracheal intubation; (2) Administer suction; (3) Provide oxygen, without the use of artificial ventilation, esophageal obturator airway, or endotracheal intubation; (4) Provide pain medication; (5) Control bleeding; or (6) Make any other necessary adjustments.