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<p>Please see updated 1.2 Statewide Treatment Protocol. We will not be partaking in the BLS supraglottic airway section at this time, but we do have in-line filters for the BVMs. Any questions, please see me.<br>
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Best,<br>
Ethan<br>
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Date: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:59:23 -0400<br>
From: Nick DaDalt <<a href="mailto:ndadalt@cmemsc.org">ndadalt@cmemsc.org</a>><br>
Subject: FW: Emergency Protocol Change for COVID-19<br>
To: <a href="mailto:nick.dadalt@gmail.com">nick.dadalt@gmail.com</a><br>
Cc: 'Tina Dixson' <<a href="mailto:tdixson@cmemsc.org">tdixson@cmemsc.org</a>>, 'Deb Foss' <<a href="mailto:dfoss@cmemsc.org">dfoss@cmemsc.org</a>><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope this message finds you all well. I am forwarding a notification from OEMS with regard to an Emergency Protocol Change for the COVID-19 Protocol 1.2. Please take note of items H and I in the attached protocol which allow for the placement of supraglottic airways by BLS providers (with AHMD approval, training, and 100% QI); and the required use of in-line filters on BVM’s where supplies are available.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><b><span lang="DE" style='color: rgb(0, 112, 192); font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;'>Nicholas J. DaDalt</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Cluett, William (DPH) <william.cluett@state.ma.us><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:37<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Emergency Protocol Change for COVID-19</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to work with state, federal and local partners on the outbreak of novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, and we continue to appreciate the essential role you have in responding to this evolving situation. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, OEMS is releasing the attached document:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;">Updated Emergency Statewide Treatment Protocol (sections <span style="color: windowtext;">h.</span> and <span style="color: windowtext;">i.</span> are added in this update)<span style="color: windowtext;">, to now</span> include placement of supraglottic airways by BLS providers in cardiac arrest scenarios. In-line filter use is mandatory <span style="color: windowtext;">unless supply shortages exist.</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For the latest information, visit the DPH 2019 Novel Coronavirus website which is updated frequently: <a href="http://www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus">www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you, and please be safe.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">W. Scott Cluett III, NRP</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.mass.gov/covid19"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.mass.gov/covid19</span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">I am working remotely during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please utilize my mobile number (above) or email to get in touch.</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12px;">Ethan Naiman</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 12px;">EMS Coordinator/DICO</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 12px;">Holden Fire Department</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 12px;">1370 Main Street</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 12px;">Holden, MA 01520</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 12px;">Office: 508-210-5659</span></div>
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