SCHEDULESpecification of Pre-Death Procedures
1.
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 |