NAC617.070. Cardiac examinations.  


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  •      1. Cardiac examinations which are conducted pursuant to NRS 617.457 must include at least the following elements and must be supported by the following written material:

         (a) Form OD-1, Firemen and Police Officers’ Medical History Form, as prescribed by the Division and completed by the firefighter or police officer being examined;

         (b) Form OD-3, Firemen and Police Officers’ Extensive Heart Examination Form, as prescribed by the Division and completed by the examining physician;

         (c) A stethoscopic examination of the heart;

         (d) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (e), an electrocardiogram;

         (e) If the person being examined is a police officer or a salaried firefighter who is 40 years of age or older, a stress electrocardiogram, in lieu of the electrocardiogram required by paragraph (d);

         (f) A blood test to determine the amounts of triglycerides and cholesterol which are present; and

         (g) A urine test to determine the amount of glucose which is present.

         2. Cardiac examinations which are conducted in the sixth year of continuous service and in each year of service thereafter must include the following elements and must be supported by the following written material:

         (a) Form OD-1, Firemen and Police Officers’ Medical History Form, as prescribed by the Division and completed by the firefighter or police officer being examined;

         (b) Form OD-4, Firemen and Police Officers’ Limited Heart Examination Form, as prescribed by the Division and completed by the examining physician;

         (c) A stethoscopic examination of the heart; and

         (d) If the examining physician believes circumstances warrant such a test, an electrocardiogram.

     [Industrial Comm’n, No. 39.050, eff. 6-30-82]—(NAC A by Div. of Industrial Relations by R105-00, 1-18-2001, eff. 3-1-2001)