As used in this section, the following words shall have the meaning respectfully ascribed to them:
(a) “Basic Life Support” shall mean any pre-hospital non-invasive intervention by personnel certified at the level of EMT-Basic as described in Ohio R.C. Chapter 4765. Such interventions include, but are not limited to, non-invasive methods of airway control, oxygen administration, bleeding control, splinting of fractures, treatment of shock, patient assessment and recording vital signs.
(b) “Advanced Life Support Level I and Level II” shall mean any pre-hospital intervention by personnel certified at the level of EMT-Paramedic as described in Ohio R.C. Chapter 4765. Such interventions include but are not limited to cardiac monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms, external cardiac pacing, cardioversion, endotrachael intubation, intravenous cannulation, intraosseous infusion, emergency needle thoracotomy, and administration of medications.
(c) “Transport” means to carry or convey a person by publicly owned and/or operated motor vehicle being used in response to a call for emergency medical assistance from one location to another.
(Ord. 2006-177. Passed 5-3-07.)
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