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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - On May 1, 2013, the Quantico Fire Department introduced a new method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the service it provides.
Two Auto Pulse machines, non-invasive cardiac support pumps, arrived around one month ago. After members of the department received training, the apparatuses were loaded onto the two base ambulances, ready for service.
“I think it’s a great piece of equipment,” said Ulysses Taormina, assistant chief of Emergency Medical Services. It will work well with the other updated equipment we’ve collected over the past couple of years.
This equipment provides superior CPR compared to the original hands-on-chest method by increasing arterial pressure.
According to the company’s website, the $32,000 investment will stimulate 130 percent of pre-cardiac arrest blood flow in the body as opposed to 30 percent that the manual form does.
Base firefighters also predict improved safety and efficiency in their responses to emergencies.
By performing CPR, this machine reduces the number of staff needed to treat certain patients, said Taormina. Instead of needing five firemen, we can do the same work with two.
Having the ability to downsize staff in ambulances is a great step, said Chris Payne, firefighter/ paramedic.
“To give the community the best quality care, that is our goal,” he added.
Although there are multiple types of mechanical devices that provide chest compression, based on different technology, the fire department stands resolved that these machines are the right fit for the department.
“The technology has been studied oversees and in the U.S.,” said Taormina. “There are other types of devices out there, but this type of device is the best one for us.”
It’s more user-friendly because its compression technology, size and independence from extra equipment, he said.
Ultimately the new equipment fits with the ultimate purpose of the “Defenders of the Crossroads.”
Survivability is the key we’re looking for here, said Taormina.
“We want to give the patient the best chance,” concluded Taormina, “the best survival rate that we can.” That’s why we’ve got this equipment.
Correspondent: samuel.l.ellis@usmc.mil
| Date Taken: | 05.01.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 05.03.2013 13:06 |
| Story ID: | 106298 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US |
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