Local EMS seeks 75/25 grant to buy mechanical CPR device; application needs physician signature
An ambulance staff member said a 75/25 grant would cover most of a $23,508 Autopulse mechanical CPR device for the county ambulance; the county's 25% match could be paid from an equipment fund and the application requires Dr. Atkins' signature before the January 2 deadline.
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An ambulance staff member described a grant opportunity to equip the county’s 911 ambulance with an Autopulse mechanical CPR device, which the presenter said is similar to the Lucas machine but more portable for ambulance use. The total cost cited was $23,508; the grant would cover 75% and the county would be responsible for the 25% match, which the presenter said could come from the ambulance equipment fund.
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