Mel Higgins

IGEL update

ALS clinicians, Attached is the newest IGEL jurisdictional policy revision to accommodate the state’s requirements to carry size 1 IGELS. The IGEL remains the primary ALS airway adjunct of choice for pediatric patients. A BLS airway is still preferred for patients weighing less than 5 kg. For this population of tiny humans, please focus on […]

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AMLS class offering

There is an AMLS course offering coming up soon at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center. Please go to www.mfri.org/schedule/als/ to register. This class will be held May 22-May 23, 2023 from 08-17:00. Online registration closes on 5/2/23. Melanie Higgins, BS, NRP Captain – EMS Quality Assurance Division of Emergency Services 16232 Elliott Parkway

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Sensory Kits

Good morning! Please forward to all your members, as I do not have an EMT email address list built. Hopefully you know by now, we have added a labeled “sensory kit” to each ambulance and supervisory unit, containing valuable tools for patients with sensory sensitivities. These kits were put together by Eagle Scout Matthew Smith

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