Death at Scene SOP

Question 1

Outline the contents of the death at scene SOP

Answer 1

Applies to all clinical staff
Covers:
- Diagnosis of death
- Management after death
- Care of the patient after death

Question 2

Describe how death should be diagnosed as per JRCALC/AoMRC

Answer 2

• Minimum of 5 minutes of irreversible cardiac arrest from the termination of resuscitation efforts
• Absent pupillary light response, corneal reflexes or response to pain

Question 3

Describe the process of patient management after death

Answer 3

Update control with ToD
Ensure diagnosis of death from is completed on EMAS EPR
Complete LNAA Handover summary
Involve Police

Question 4

Outline the particulars for the care of a patient after death

Answer 4

Maintain dignity
Can move the body after speaking to Police
Support family
Can remove medical devices if not suspicious
Ensure code summary with ETCO2 values is obtained