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CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />FEBRUARY 17, 2014 <br />6:30 P.M. <br />AGENDA CATEGORY: <br />Recognitions and Presentations <br />SUBJECT: <br />EMS - Recognition of EMS Personnel for Successful Cardiac Arrest <br />Resuscitation <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />The Cabarrus County EMS System utilizes a progressive system of care <br />for Cardiac Arrest Management. The system has resulted in delivery of <br />comprehensive pre - hospital cardiac arrest care by EMS providers, first <br />responders, telecommunicators and bystanders. The intervention has <br />yielded positive results in terms of patient outcomes as resuscitation rates <br />have improved. Return of circulation rates have improved to 84% when <br />patients receive bystander CPR, early defibrillation and advanced life <br />support. The Cabarrus County Paramedics and Telecom municators being <br />recognized today represent encounters with patients who were <br />successfully discharged from the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. <br />REQUESTED ACTION: <br />Recognize the performance of Cabarrus County EMS employees in their <br />efforts to save cardiac arrest victims. <br />Recognize Alan Thompson, EMS Director, to introduce EMS employees in <br />attendance. <br />EXPECTED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: <br />5 Minutes <br />C -2 Page 36 <br />