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O.C.G.A. § 31-11-53.1 Automated external defibrillator program; establishment; regulations; liability
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) ‘‘Automated external defibrillator’’ means a defibrillator which: (A) Is capable of cardiac rhythm analysis; (B) Will charge and be capable of being activated to deliver a countershock after electrically detecting the presence of ce…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-53.2 ‘‘Lay rescuer’’ defined; use of automated external defibrillators
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘lay rescuer’’ means a person trained to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and to use an automated external defibrillator, as defined in Code Section 31-11-53.1, and who is participating in a physician or medically authorized automa…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-54 Services which may be rendered by paramedics and paramedic trainees
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(a) Upon certification by the department, paramedics may perform any service that a cardiac technician is permitted to perform. In addition, upon the order of a duly licensed physician and subject to the conditions set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-1…
O.C.G.A. § 31-11-55 Services which may be rendered by certified cardiac technicians and trainees
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(a) Upon certification by the department, cardiac technicians may do any of the following: (1) Render first-aid and resuscitation services; (2) Upon the order of a duly licensed physician and as recommended by the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council and approved b…