HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-054 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2000-54
THE BROOKE HOFFEE CRICOTHYROIDOTOIVIY RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SUPPORTING FIELD PARAiVIEDICS USE OF NEEDLE
CRICOTHYROIDOTOIVlY WITH JET INSUFFLATION PROCEDURE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, this skill is recognized by the State of Califomia 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 Temecula 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, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Temecula at a
regular meeting held on the 27th day of June 2000.
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Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2000-54 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Coundl of the City of Temecula
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27th day of June, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone
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