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Regional
protocols updated |
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Induced hypothermia aims to improve survival
from cardiac arrest |
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 The
regional Operational Medical Directors and the
Medical Control Review Committee of the Central
Shenandoah EMS Council are pleased to present a
regional protocol update that includes introduction
of induced hypothermia following resuscitation from
cardiac arrest, Zofran at the EMT-Enhanced level
as well as several other important updates. |
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The Council has been
conducting protocol updates at skills drills since
the beginning of June. The Council has also
published a 25-minute on-line protocol update for
providers not able to attend a skills drill. |
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Most updates will become
effective on July 1, 2009. Please see the
memos concerning the protocol updates for more
information on implementation of the new protocols. |
 Protocol
Memo
6/19/09 |
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Cyanokit®
protocol added |
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Optional protocol for use of the Cyanokit®
to treat cyanide poisonings released |
 The
Medical Control Review Committee of the Central
Shenandoah EMS Council is pleased to announce the
adoption of the Cyanokit® for the treatment of
cyanide poisonings. Cyanide is an extremely
toxic poison. In the absence of rapid and adequate
treatment, exposure to a high dose of cyanide can
result in death within minutes. The active
ingredient in the Cyanokit® forms a strong bond with
cyanide, converting it to a vitamin which can then
be safely excreted from the body. It is designed
specifically to be used on the scene or at the
hospital for acute cyanide poisoning from any
source. The use of the Cyanokit® is
agency-optional. Agencies should discuss the
use and adoption of this kit with their operational
medical director.
Memo to Agencies
Cyanokit
Protocol
Cyanokit Website |
