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Thu May 31 04:40:05 BST 2007

The following website includes the ILCOR (international) guidelines for 
resuscitation which should give you definitions and guidelines you require.
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/108/20/2575.pdf

Chris

jkaymdc at aim.com wrote:
>  Good evening..
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> We are working on a project here in Iowa and as we have progressed, there has been a continuing need to define certain terms. ALS, BLS and FR being the three primary ones I'd like to hear some thoughts on.? I would like to hear how others define these levels, NOT based on Medicare or reimbursement. 
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> Do you have it in your state code? How did you reach that definition? IS there a definition written? SOMEWHERE that defined these levels when they were implemented and is still used as the definition guideline today and where might that reference be located.
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> As an example...in Iowa right now, the training and carrying of an AED defines that service as ALS per code. 
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