N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-8.18

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:41-8.18 - Standing orders for sudden infant death syndrome

(a) The following standing orders are authorized in the event that sudden infant death syndrome is suspected:

1. Form a general impression of the patient's condition;

2. Establish responsiveness;

3. Assess airway and breathing and confirm apnea;

4. Assess pulselessness and initiate cardiac monitoring;

5. If patient does not exhibit lividity and/or rigor, go to cardiac arrest guidelines found at 8:41-8.7;

6. If patient exhibits lividity and/or rigor, contact medical command physician for pronouncement;

7. Provide supportive measures and New Jersey SIDS Center (800) 545-7437 telephone number for caregivers;

8. Obtain patient history; and

9. Reassess the environment, documenting:

i. Where was the patient located on arrival;

ii. Description of objects located near the child upon arrival; and

iii. Unusual environmental conditions (that is; high room temperature, abnormal odors, etc.).

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-8.18