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EMS Week May 20 - 26

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

National EMS Week Recognition is May 20 - 26, 2012. This year's theme EMS - More than a job - A Calling!. EMMCO West staff members will be visiting regional EMS Agencies during EMS Week.


Information Bulletin EMS Care Clarification

Friday, May 4, 2012

 PA Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services has received complaints regarding administration of oxygen by attendants staffing stretcher vans and wheelchair vans in Pennsylvania. The following EMS Bulletin clarifies this practice.


Recall of Epinephrine Injection

Thursday, April 26, 2012

American Regent Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Epinephrine Injection, USP, 1:1000, 1mL Ampules Lot #1395 Due to Discoloration and Small Visible Particles

 

American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the Retail/Hospital level of the following product: Epinephrine Injection, USP, 1:1000, 1 mL Ampules NDC #0517-1071-25 Lot #1395, Exp Date: July 2012

For detailed information pertaining to this Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts message, please click the link at the beginning of this bulletin.


Clarification Of Defibrillation Dosages

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Please click here to review the EMS Information Bulletin 2012-007 regarding the Clarification of Defibrillation Dosages in the Statewide BLS and ALS Protocols.


New QRS Inspection Manual

Monday, March 19, 2012

Effective April 1, 2012 a new QRS Inspection process will be implemented. A copy of the new QRS Manual is posted on Licensure Page.


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