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April 10, 2008
Holly Smith
Community Information Specialist

EMS MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD TO MEET APRIL 22

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in the Volusia Room at the Daytona Beach International Airport, 700 Catalina Drive, Daytona Beach.

The group is scheduled to discuss implementation of new protocols for patients experiencing myocardial infarction, use of intraosseous perfusion, and progress of an airway pilot study.

The purpose of the Medical Advisory Board is to advise the county medical director and EMS division on EMS system issues, including pre-hospital patient care protocols, research initiatives, hospital emergency department interface issues, and new technologies and clinical procedures.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should request assistance at least two business days before the meeting.

For more information, please contact Tracy Foelker, Volusia County Emergency Medical Services, at (386) 740-5201.

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