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EMS reports 146 cardiac arrests in June; community paramedics expanding Suboxone starts and 5150 authority
Summary
Deputy Chief Sandra Tong told the commission EMS responded to 146 cardiac arrests in June (51 resuscitation attempts; 19 returned spontaneous circulation), and that community paramedics have trained 72 members, started 20 Suboxone treatments in the field and will be able to place 5150 holds.
Deputy Chief Sandra Tong delivered the EMS and Community Paramedicine report, saying EMS averaged about 357 calls in June and that the division participated in a multi‑agency tabletop MCI drill simulating 130 patients. On cardiac arrests, Tong reported the department was dispatched to 146 arrests in the month; resuscitation was attempted on 51 patients, 40 were transported to…
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