When it would not delay transport time, basic life support ambulance services shall call for a rendezvous with an advanced life support capable agency, paramedic, or its equivalent if the basic life support ambulance is unable to provide the advanced life support interventions needed to fully treat a patient exhibiting:

1. Traumatic injuries that meet the trauma code activation criteria as defined in section 33-38-01-03.

2. Cardiac chest pain or acute myocardial infarction.

3. Cardiac arrest.

4. Severe respiratory distress or respiratory arrest.

5. Suspected stroke or stroke-like symptoms.

History: Effective January 1, 2008; amended effective July 1, 2010; April 1, 2024.

General Authority: NDCC 23-27-04

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-27-04