16 Del. Admin. Code § 4303-12.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4303-12.0 - SAED Deployment Guidelines

12.1 SAEDs are used in cases of cardiac arrest.

12.2 SAED providers shall follow the most current American Heart Association/Emergency Cardiac Care Committee guidelines and/or additional guidelines as promulgated by the State EMS Medical Director.

12.3 EMS and First Responder Agencies must transport to the closest appropriate medical facility when a paramedic unit has not arrived on the scene.

12.3.1 EMS and First Responder agencies must contact medical control while enroute for additional orders.

12.4 Non-EMS/First Responders must continue CPR and repeat rhythm analysis until EMS arrives.

12.4.1 Non-EMS/First Responders must re-contact 911 assuring help is on the way.

12.5 Complete the SAED download data management form.

12.5.1 For non-EMS/First Responders without download capabilities:

12.5.1.1 Turn the SAED over to the responding EMS agency for data download.

12.5.1.2 After the data has been downloaded and printed out have the EMS agency return the SAED to the owner agency.

12.5.1.3 Send a hard copy of all data downloads to the State AED Coordinator.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4303-12.0

4 DE Reg. 1543 (03/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 438( 10/1/2013) (Final)