What age defines an adult in the context of JRCALC guidelines?

In the context of JRCALC guidelines, an adult is classified as anyone aged 18 years and older. This definition aligns with the general legal age of adulthood in many jurisdictions, which typically marks the point at which individuals are considered capable of making informed decisions regarding their healthcare, legal matters, and other responsibilities.

Setting the age of adulthood at 18 ensures that all protocols and procedures in emergency and resuscitative situations are applied appropriately and consistently among individuals who are legally recognized as adults. This age distinction is crucial because it affects the level of consent and the nature of interventions that can be administered without requiring parental or guardian approval.

The other age options do not align with the standard definition of adulthood in most contexts, which is why they are not applicable when applying the JRCALC guidelines.