LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — A major upgrade to Metro Moore County EMS could mean the difference between life and death for residents in critical moments. Thanks to a state-funded grant, local ambulances are now equipped with cutting-edge Lifepak 35 cardiac monitors – technology typically seen in larger cities – bringing hospital-level diagnostics right to the backroads and front porches of Lynchburg. This investment ensures quicker diagnosis, faster treatment, and better outcomes when every second counts.

According to Director of Metro Moore County EMS Jason Deal, the Lifepak 35 is the latest advancement in cardiac monitoring and emergency response technology. These devices are designed to provide comprehensive, real-time data to EMS professionals during critical moments, significantly enhancing patient care in the prehospital environment.

They include advanced features not available in traditional monitors like 12-lead ECG transmission that can identify a heart attack earlier. They also utilize Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows them to transfer advanced information to the hospital before a patient arrives. They are compact and rugged, which will lead to longevity in a fast-paced, rural EMS settings.

“These monitors represent a major step forward in the technology available to our EMS staff,” said Director Deal. “With the Lifepak 35, we’re better equipped than ever to make life-saving decisions in the field, and ultimately improve outcomes for the residents and visitors of Moore County.”

Local officials purchased the monitors through funding awarded by the Tennessee Department of Health EMS Equipment Grant, which are funds appropriated by the Tennessee State Legislature and Tennessee Ambulance Service Association. This initiative aims to ensure that emergency medical services across the state are equipped with the most current and effective tools available.

“We are extremely grateful for the support from the Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association for this funding,” Deal added. “Their commitment to EMS providers across the state has a direct and meaningful impact on the health and safety of our communities.”

The new Lifepak 35 monitors will be placed in service in the following weeks on all frontline ambulances replacing their current 12 year old monitors.

If you’d like to learn more about the monitors, which are manufactured by Stryker, click here. •

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