North Country EMS Program Agency & Jefferson, Lewis & St. Lawrence Counties

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Educational Information
from Albany Medical Center

DOH

POSTED 2/15:

NYS DOH has released an update for EMT-B Aspirin Administration. As stated in the Adult Cardiac Related Problem protocol:

VI. If patient has not taken aspirin and has no history of aspirin allergy and no evidence of recent gastrointestinal bleeding; administer nonenteric chewable aspirin (160 to 325 mg).

Per our Regional Protocols, aspirin dosage is 162 mg (2 - 81 mg chewable tablets). Any inquiries on this should be directed to the NCEMS office at 315 - 379 -3977

All Basic and Intermediate providers need to be trained on the administration of aspirin, please see the attached documents for more information. Training should be done by a NYS CIC, CLI, or your training officer with approval of your Medical Director. Please update your BLS protocol book with the attached Adult Cardiac Related Problem protocol pg. M-5

Homeland Security Training Opportunity : Homeland Security announces the following DHS approved training opportunity.

Radiological and Bomb Awareness Courses Info and Registration Form
additional training opportunities are listed on our training calendar at http://www.security.state.ny.us/training/training_calendar.html

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North Country Emergency Medical Services Program Agency
of Jefferson, Lewis & St. Lawrence Counties

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