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[–] Intothewind 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago  (edited ago)

They wouldn't...medics are quicker than Fuck to call a code. Lividity would've set in already...they're not working that one at all.

Edit to say they would cover the face unless doing active CPR on transport too.

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[–] cynicaloldfart 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I don't know about NY, but here if OSD (obvious signs of death) which are clearly defined are present we don't start resuscitation. As soon as that is determined, EMS is released and it becomes the responsibility of the Medical Examiner. We never transport the body. We're long gone before the ME field agent shows up.

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[–] Intothewind 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Pretty much same here

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[–] ThisNameAlreadyTaken 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

If you find a PT like this hanging from the neck, what would be the OSD to not attempt resuscitation?