HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2261 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2261
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SA JACINT0, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING FIELD PARAMEDICS USE OF NEEDLE CRICOTHYROIDOTOMY WITH JET
UNSUFFLATION PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, this skill 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 San Jacinto 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.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Jacinto supports field paramedics use of needle cricothyroidotomy wi-th jet insufflation
procedure and calls upon the County of Riverside to recognize the importance of this
procedure in saving lives in the County of Riverside.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this action by the City of San Jacinto be
sent by the City Clerk to Riverside County Board of Supervisors Third Dist xict .
ADOPTED, SIGNED and APPROVED this 3rd day of August 2000,
Patrick APL. Williams, Mayor
Attest-
race Alvarez, City Clerk
State of California )
County of Riverside ) s
City of San Jacinto )
I, Grace Alvarez, duly appointed City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution Number 2261 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of San Jacinto by the following called vote:
Ayes: Ayres, Carlson Buydos, Conner, and Williams
Noes: Good
Abstain: None
Witness my hand and seal this 3rd day of August 2000.
Grace Alvarez, City Clerk