Termination of Resuscitation

Question 1

When a code 900 has been determined or resuscitation has been terminated what devices can be used to determine the time or death?

Answer 1

Epcr

Cardiac monitor

Question 2

Time of death shall be…

Answer 2

after arrival at patient side and assessment or termination of efforts

Question 3

What are the requirements for field termination?

Answer 3

adult patient
non-traumatic cardiac arrest
asystole or pea upon ALS arrival
does not respond to full resuscitative efforts (no change to viable rhythm)
total time of 20 minutes of resuscitative efforts
no absolute or relative hypothermia
no apparent toxic agent exposure
etCO2 less than 20mmhg at time of termination

Question 4

Who has the responsibility of notifying OME of code 900

Answer 4

law enforcement