EMS adds state-funded cardiac monitors
Advance EMT Ronnie Smith, Critical Care Paramedic Dwayne Clark, and Paramedic Kris Gagnon with the Lifepak 35 unit.
Metro Moore County EMS is taking a major step forward in patient care with the addition of new Physio-Control Lifepak 35 cardiac monitors, thanks to funding from the Tennessee Department of Health EMS Equipment Grant.
The monitors, which represent the latest in emergency response technology, were purchased with money appropriated by the Tennessee State Legislature and supported by the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association. The Lifepak 35 models are equipped with features designed to enhance real-time decision-making in the field, including 12-lead ECG transmission, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and advanced respiratory monitoring tools like capnography and pulse oximetry.
“These monitors represent a major step forward in the technology available to our EMS staff,” said Jason Deal, Director of Metro Moore County EMS. “With the Lifepak 35, we’re better equipped than ever to make life-saving decisions in the field, and ultimately improve outcomes for the residents and visitors of Moore County."
The compact, rugged monitors will be installed on all frontline ambulances over the coming weeks, replacing equipment that has been in service for more than a decade.
"We are extremely grateful for the support from the Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association for this funding," Deal added. "Their commitment to EMS providers across the state has a direct and meaningful impact on the health and safety of our communities."
Metro Moore County EMS provides critical emergency medical services to the citizens and visitors of Moore County, continually striving for excellence through innovation, training, and investment in the best available equipment.
