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Advanced Airway Equipment - The EMT/D's will utilize the esophageal obturator airway. Used in cardiac arrests, this tube is placed in the esophagus. A balloon at the bottom of the tube inflates, sealing off the stomach so the air can be forced into the lungs. Approximately $100. Portable Jump Gear - Portable medical boxes and vinyl bags will be utilized so equipment can be easily transported to the patient. Approximately $350. Cervical Spine Equipment - Equipment designed and utilized to protect/immobilize the spinal column with special attention to the cervical spine. Approximately $350. MAST Pants (Medical Anti -Shock Trousers) - The MAST pants are placed on a patient like pants and when inflated, they squeeze the abdomen and both legs. This medical equipment is primarily used in trauma or shock treatment maintaining an adequate blood supply to the vital organs. Adult approximately $800 - Child $550. Mechanical Thumper - A mechanical CPR device that can perform compressions and ventilations better than manual CPR. This unit is oxygen powered and frees the rescuers to utilize other equipment and perform other tasks. Approximately $8,000. ! Automatic Defibrillator - This device is applied by EMT/D's. It is automatic and recognizes the patients heart signals, interprets the rhythm and provides life saving defibrillation when appropriate. A print out is available for documentation and review by the cardiologist'at the receiving hospital. This device is user friendly in that it speaks to the rescuer as well as provides a printed message. When paramedics arrive, this device can be used manually saving precious time. Approximately $7,000. Stair Chair, Scoop Stretcher, Pediatric Immobilization - These devices are used to remove patients down elevated stairs, protect patients with broken bones, and immobilize pediatric patients with neck and back.injuries. Approximately $1,160.. Assorted Medical Supplies - supplies such as ambu/masks, flow meters, infant 02 masks, nasal cannulas, non rebreathers, 02 tubing, Pedi 02 masks, EGTA mask, defib pads, armboards, dressings, burn sheets, B/P cuffs, OB kit, blankets, pillows, gloves, tapes, etc. Approximately $4,090. GRAND TOTAL FOR EMT/D EMS PROJECT - $23,000 To provide a first responder vehicle, an emergency services transport unit now in service would not be retired at this time. The Department has taken delivery of two new transport vehicles and both are now in service. This older non -transport unit will be sufficient for this program during the year the project will be studied and feasibility determined. In addition to the emergency medical equipment mentioned above, the emergency vehicle would carry a full complement of basic life support equipment. This will provide for a timely response with vastly improved first responder technology to save lives prior to the paramedics arrival at the emergency scene. Immediately after meeting with the residents from the South Beach/Mooring area, Bert Hambleton, Herb Grandage, George Shaw, and John Taylor began a campaign to raise the funds to initiate the EMT -D Program. On April 1, 1991, Campaign Coordinator George Shaw advised staff that in excess of $26,215 had been donated for the project. 45 ROOK f'riU .�� a 16 1991