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Drivers are exempt from the road traffic act with some conditions, [6] however both organisations have policies imposing further restrictions. The siren can be switched off at the discretion of the driver when it is not needed (for example, when the road ahead is clear of traffic and easily visible) and reactivated at possible traffic hazards.
Coma and persistent vegetative state may result from cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is also identified by a lack of central pulses and abnormal or absent breathing. [1] Cardiac arrest and resultant hemodynamic collapse often occur due to arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms). Ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia are most ...
A do-not-resuscitate order (DNR), also known as Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR [3]), no code [4] [5] or allow natural death, is a medical order, written or oral depending on the jurisdiction, indicating that a person should not receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if that person's heart stops beating. [5]
According to the CDC, the specific objectives of the project are: [7]. To quantify the incidence and location of cardiac arrest events; To track the performance of each component of the Emergency Medical Services system (e.g., 9-1-1 dispatching and pre-arrival phone instructions, bystander care, first responder, ALS ambulance and definitive care)
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. It is illegal in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., to drive with a blood alcohol content, or BAC, of 0.08 g/dL or higher, except in Utah where the BAC ...
During a patient cardiac arrest in a hospital or other medical facility, staff may be notified via a code blue alert. [2] A medical response team, based on the institution's practices and policies, attends to the emergency. [3] The team will perform life saving measures, including CPR, in order to re-establish both cardiac and pulmonary ...
Causes of Death: Equipment failure, improper ascent/descent, cardiac arrest The Professional Association of Diving Instructors estimates that there are between 1.6 and 2.9 million active divers in ...
Using data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, Westfield compiled a list of states with the strictest driving laws. States were selected based on how strict their handheld, cellphone ...