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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 22. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter : Chapter 421. AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (HEADING. PL 2001, c. 364, @1 (new))
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Title 22 - §2150-C. Automated external defibrillators
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE
Chapter 421: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 364, @1 (new))
§2150-C. Automated external defibrillators
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Automated external defibrillator" or "AED" means a medical device approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration
that:
(1) Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia;
(2) Is capable of determining whether defibrillation should be performed on an individual;
(3) Upon determination that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical
impulse to an individual's heart; and
(4) Upon action by an operator, delivers an appropriate electrical impulse to the individual's heart to perform defibrillation.
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
B. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
2. Prohibition. A person may not use an AED on another person unless the person using the AED:
A. Has successfully completed a course, approved by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or the department,
in the use and operation of the AED; and
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
B. Has made a reasonable attempt to summon appropriate emergency services personnel when communication is possible.
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
This subsection does not apply to a person licensed under Title 32, chapter 2-B or to a health care practitioner, as defined
in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 1-A, if the practitioner has received training in the use of an AED.
The department may provide periodic training bulletins and other information to persons owning and using an AED.
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
3. Duties. A person who owns or leases an AED shall:
A. Consult with a licensed physician for technical assistance in the selection and storage location of an AED, training of
potential operators, protocols for use and use review;
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
B. Notify the Maine Emergency Medical Services within the department of:
(1) The existence, location and type of AED the person possesses; and
(2) The clinical use made of the AED; and
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
C. Maintain and test the AED in accordance with the applicable standards of the manufacturer and any other standards prescribed
by the department.
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
4. Penalties. A person who violates any provision of this section commits a civil violation for which a civil forfeiture not exceeding
$50 may be adjudged.
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
5. Effect on other law. This section is not intended to modify or limit and may not be interpreted as modifying or limiting the immunities provided
under Title 14, section 164.
[2001, c. 364, §1 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
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