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STAFF
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
·Mary Kathryn Allen, EMT-I
TRAINING SPECIALIST
·Linda G. Johnson, NREMT-P
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
·Diana "Cookie" Conrad, EMT-C
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
·Donna Evatt, EMT-ST
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2205 Fontaine Avenue, Suite 302
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
(434) 295-6146 Office
(434) 295-2009 Fax
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RSI PILOT PROGRAM
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Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and frequency for such an aggressive airway procedure within the Thomas Jefferson EMS Council Region. This is a one year evaluation process.
Requirements for RSI Pilot program:
NREMT-P certification, current, preferably CCEMT-P or equivalent training with approval of OMD.
Second provider on scene who is cleared to perform intubation.
Drugs will only be pushed by RSI cleared provider.
Written approval by OMD of agency where RSI will be used.
There will be 100% QI review of pilot program patient encounters.
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12 LEAD PROJECT
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The intent of this pilot program is to maximize benefit from 12-lead capability existing in the TJEMS region, and to improve efficiency and level of suspected acute coronary syndrome care. Since ALS providers are not always available or first on scene, it is helpful for all levels
of provider to be able to perform 12-lead ECG. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG has been approved as an optional skill at all training levels by the state Medical Direction Committee.
12-lead ECG may be indicated for chest pain or anginal equivalents. A partial list of complaints, which should prompt one to consider ACS, could include:
Dyspnea
CHF
Cardiac arrhythmias
Syncope/near syncope
Profound weakness
Epigastric discomfort
Hyperglycemia in diabetic patients
Sweating incongruent with environment
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