SCHEDULESpecification of Pre-Death Procedures

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In this schedule—

  • “arterial line” means a cannula inserted into an artery,

  • “blood component” means any of the following constituents of human blood—

    • red cells,

    • white cells,

    • platelets, and

    • plasma,

  • “blood product” means any therapeutic product derived from human blood or plasma,

  • “intravenous fluids” means any electrolyte solution intended for intravenous administration,

  • “pre-established airway and ventilatory support” means any method of airway or ventilatory support administered to the person for the primary purpose of the person’s medical treatment prior to any decision to withdraw life sustaining treatment,

  • “pre-established suprapubic catheter” means a suprapubic catheter inserted into the person for the primary purpose of the person’s medical treatment prior to any decision to withdraw life sustaining treatment.

    Class of procedure

    Type of procedure

    Collection of bodily fluids and microbiological samples

    Taking of a blood sample

    Taking of a urine sample including by way of a pre-established suprapubic catheter

    Taking of a chest secretion sample (excluding bronchoscopy)

    Swabbing or scraping of the body including inside of the mouth, nostril or ear canal but excluding the swabbing or scraping of any part of any other body orifice

    Radiological imaging

    Carrying out of an X-Ray without transferring the person from their existing location

    Carrying out of ultrasound imaging without transferring the person from their existing location

    Carrying out of transthoracic echocardiography without transferring the person from their existing location

    Cardiovascular monitoring

    Carrying out of electrocardiogram

    Cardiac output monitoring by way of an arterial line

    Carrying out of central venous pressure monitoring

    Arterial blood pressure monitoring including by way of an arterial line

    Respiratory monitoring and support

    Measuring of oxygen saturation

    Sustaining the appropriate operation of any pre-established airway and ventilatory support

    Administration of medication or other product

    Administration of antimicrobials

    Administration of intravenous fluids

    Administration of medication to manage blood pressure

    Administration of blood, blood components and blood products