North Carolina AED Laws

shall not be liable for damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained by the person or for damages for the death of the person alleged to have occurred by reason of an act or omission in the rendering of the treatment unless it is established that the injuries were or the death was caused by gross negligence, wanton conduct or intentional wrongdoing on the part of the person rendering the treatment. The immunity conferred in this section also applies to any person who uses an automated external defibrillator (AED) and otherwise meets the requirements of this section.

§ 90-21.15. Emergency treatment using automated external defibrillator; immunity. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that, when used in accordance with this section, an automated external defibrillator may be used during an emergency for the purpose of attempting to save the life of another person who is in or who appears to be in cardiac arrest. (1) "Automated external defibrillator" means a device, heart monitor, and defibrillator that meets all of the following requirements: (3) "Training" means a nationally recognized course or training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator use including the programs approved and provided by the: (c) The use of an automated external defibrillator when used to attempt to save or to save a life shall constitute "first-aid or emergency health care treatment" under G.S. 90-21.14(a). (d) The person who provides the cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training to a person…

(48) Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) /Pacemaker Programmers.

(a)������ It is the intent of this section to recognize a patient's desire and right to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation to avoid loss of dignity and unnecessary pain and suffering through the use of a portable do not resuscitate ("DNR") order. This section establishes an optional and nonexclusive procedure by which a patient or the patient's representative may exercise this right. (d)������ No physician, emergency medical professional, hospice provider, or other health care provider shall be subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or disciplinary action by any professional licensing or certification agency for withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a patient in good faith reliance on an original DNR form adopted pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, provided that (i) there are no reasonable grounds for doubting the validity of the order or the identity of the patient, and (ii) the provider does not have actual knowledge of the revocation of the…

§ 90-21.15. Emergency treatment using automated external defibrillator; immunity.

(E) utilizing an automated external defibrillator.

(4) Implementation of a lay rescuer AED program.

(5) possess a basic first aid certificate from the American Red Cross and a valid CPR and AED certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.

§ 90-21.15 - Emergency treatment using automated external defibrillator; immunity.

(17) The use of an automated external defibrillator as provided in G.S. 90-21.15.

(17) The use of an automated external defibrillator as provided in G.S. 90‑21.15.

(g) Unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer of the equipment used for hydrolysis, human remains may be hydrolyzed without first removing a pacemaker or defibrillator. Any other potentially hazardous implanted device or material shall be handled in accordance with G.S. 90-210.129(d).

(5) defibrillator,.

(28) Defibrillator and leads - implanted.

(10) First aid and emergency care, including the teaching of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver by using hands-on training with mannequins so that students pass a test approved by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. For the purposes of this subdivision, schools shall do all of the following:

d. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(1) Holds a current provider level cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, or an equivalent certification.

(2) The pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern shall have a current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(c) To qualify for and maintain any Specialized Instructor Certification, an applicant must possess a valid CPR Certification that included cognitive and skills testing, through an organization whose curriculum meets the national standards set forth by the International Guidelines Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

(6) prevention, recognition, and management of complications and life threatening situations that may occur during the use of the nitrous oxide techniques, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

j. First aid and emergency care, including the teaching of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver by using hands-on training with mannequins so that students pass a test approved by the American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. Schools shall use for this purpose an instructional program developed by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or other nationally recognized programs that is based on the most current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for CPR. Schools shall maintain documentation in an electronic database that students have successfully completed CPR instruction to meet Healthful Living Essential Standards. Successful completion of instruction in CPR shall be a requirement for high school graduation by the 2014-2015 school year.

(2) a copy of documentation of completion of a First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within 12 months prior to applying for a license.

AEDs in State Buildings