If a person with an apparently valid standard form for an EMS cardiopulmonary resuscitation directive or bracelet as provided by this chapter goes into cardiac or respiratory arrest, emergency medical service personnel shall withhold, or, if already begun, immediately withdraw the following resuscitation measures:

1. (1) Chest compressions;
2. (2) Defibrillation;
3. (3) Advanced airway procedures;
4. (4) Assisted breathing; or
5. (5) Administration of resuscitation medications.

Source: 32 SDR 38, effective September 5, 2005.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12F-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12F-3.