HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2000-36RESOLUTION NO. 2000- 36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING FIELD PARAMEDICS USE OF
NEEDLE CRICOTHYROIDOTOMY WITH JET
INSUFFLATION PROCEDURE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the skill of Needle Cricothyroidotomy with Jet
Insufflation is recognized by the State of California as a paramedic basic
scope of practice skill; and
WHEREAS, this skill is taught in paramedic training institutions as
part of standard airway treatment; and
WHEREAS, this skill is currently being used in 75% of local
Emergency Medical Services Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City Of Lake Elsinore appeals to the Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) for the County of Riverside to authorize this
procedure;and
WHEREAS, this procedure is considered to be in the best interest of
the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens, as a plausible alternative
where mechanical or physical means of clearing an obstructed airway are
unsuccessful.
PASSED, APPROVE AND ADOPTED, this 8`h day of August
2000, by the following votes:
AYES; COiJNCILMEMBERS: KE~~EY, METZE, PAPE,
SCHIfFNER, BRINLEY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Resolution No. 2000-
PAMELA BIjXNLEY, MAYO
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
ATTEST:
VICHI KASAD, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RBARA ID LEIBOLD, CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, VICHI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore at a Regular Meeting of said Council on the
8th day of August, 2000, and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, METZE,PAPE, SCHIFFNER,
BRINLEY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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VICHI KASAD, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTX OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICHI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 2000-36 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or
repealed.
DATE: August 15, 2000
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VICHI KASAD, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)