Recent NEWS and updates
New STEMI protocols
Requested - If possible, call from the field to advise ED that you sent an EKG strip from the field and they will look for it. See protocol: listed below in Recent downloads.
HP CPR required by 9/1/19
Interhospital Transfer subcommittee
Completed a unified PCS for interfacility transports. See PCS_Orders_D6_2019, (link below)
Medical Control Phone temporarily disabled.
Medical Control line was accidentally removed during the construction. Please use 371-4265 as the main Emergency Department phone number until the Medical Control # is reinstated
Updated: Psychomotor Exam Supraglottic Airways
The NREMT AEMT psychomotor exam will now accept any supraglottic airway. This means that iGel airways can now be used for testing, along with King LTDs, Combitubes, and LMAs.
This is effective June 1st, 2019.
Email Scott Bagg if you have any questions. Scott.Bagg@cvmc.org
Purchasing Policy:
A VAD3 purchasing policy needed to be adopted. The warning to change the bylaws was made and will be voted on at the June 11,2019 Meeting. Copy below.