Vol. 2, Issue 9
2013
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New Lifesaving Technology Available in Local Ambulances By Kyra Bergman
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ardiopulmonary Resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, is one of the most basic lifesaving techniques. Used by medical and non-medical professionals alike it has saved countless lives. Now Tri-Community EMS has gotten a piece of Members of Tri-Community EMS proudly display equipment that makes CPR more consistent and effithe LUCAS 2 Chest Compression System cient. The local ambulance company is in the process of training its employees to use the LUCAS 2 Chest Compression System. Chest compressions are vital during an emergency situation when a patient’s heart has stopped beating. Compressions take the place of a heartbeat, pumping blood and oxygen through the system to the brain and the LUCAS device performs this important function. Even the most dedicated medical professional feels fatigue after a very short period performing CPR and performing chest compressions while in a moving vehicle can prove dangerous for an EMT and lack the consistency needed to help the patient effectively. While a person can tire or perform CPR ineffectively, LUCAS can deliver uninterrupted consistent compressions. This light-weight, easy-to-use device is made by Physio-Control, a company that has been making medical devices for decades and pioneered defibrillation technology in the late 1950’s when they developed a machine to send an electrical shock to the heart. A device that would come to revolutionize emergency care.LUCAS will be on board with Tri-Community EMS crews as soon as all employees have been trained in its use.
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FRE COP E Y!
6th Annual Bassi Golf Tourney Set for June 6
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he Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Melvin B. Bassi Golf Tournament will be held at Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth on June 6, 2013. An 8:00 am registration and practice will be followed by a 9:00 am shotgun start. Highway Appliance will be the main event sponsor. A $10,000 cash prize will be given away as a Hole-in-One Prize. More information about the course can be accessed at The late Melvin B. Bassi. www.butlersgolf.com. Foursomes, sponsorships and door prizes are now being accepted by calling Deb or Donna at 724-483-3507. Everyone (regardless of membership) is invited to attend this event. Cost per golfer is $125. Cost discounted to $120/person, if paid by May 10. Proceeds fund Leadership Washington County scholarships, The Challenge Program in local high schools, and several other educational initiatives in the Mid Mon Valley in memory of the late Attorney Melvin B. Bassi, outstanding community and business leader in the Mon Valley. This year’s Golf Committee is chaired by J.J. Georgagis, Keystone Bakery, and includes Milt Kubik, Denise Mornak, Mornak Excavation, Trish Brickner, PaCareerLink, Josie Pelzer, Rotolo Motors, Diann Donaldson, Reliance Business Solutions, Jeffrey Mendola, Waddell and Reed, and Jim Protin, Chester Engineers.