2017 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Declarations - Future Medical Treatment
Article 18.6 - Directive Relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
§ 15-18.6-101. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" means measures to restore cardiac function or to support breathing in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest or malfunction. "CPR" includes, but is not limited to, chest compression, delivering electric shock to the chest, or placing tubes in the airway to assist breathing.
(2) "CPR directive" means an advance medical directive pertaining to the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(3) "Emergency medical service personnel" means an emergency medical service provider at any level who is certified or licensed by the department of public health and environment. "Emergency medical service personnel" includes a first responder certified by the department of public health and environment or the division of fire prevention and control in the department of public safety, in accordance with section 24-33.5-1205 (2)(c), C.R.S.
