EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Pays Quality Inn of Lansing, Michigan to Implement Early Defibrillation Program
Argues for the lifesaving benefits of public access defibrillation
Parma, MI (PRWEB) July 5, 2004 -- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC, (EMSI) of
Parma, Michigan, recently inaugurated a program at Quality Inn of Lansing,
Michigan. The program, including training, paramedic assistance, and the
outfitting of QUALITY INN with cost-effective, life-saving AED (automated
external defibrillator) equipment, is part of EMSI's nationwide campaign to
expand the life-saving power of public-access defibrillation.
"Every day,
nearly 1000 Americans suffer sudden cardiac arrest," said EMSI's President and
CEO Mr. C. Kevin Coonce. Their best chance for survival is if someone nearby has
access to an AED and knows how to use it. That's the essence of public access
defibrillation.
"It's really the public-health responsibility of every
business and school to install an AED and learn how to use it. Every minute that
goes by without receiving a defibrillation shock decreases a person's chance of
survival by 10 percent. AEDs have a 97 percent success rate in terminating
ventricular fibrillation, yet fewer than half of the nation's ambulance
services, less than 15 percent of emergency service fire units and less than 2
percent of police vehicles are currently equipped with AEDs," continued Mr.
Coonce. "I congratulate all the people at QUALITY INN who are now ready to save
lives. They really are the heroes of this story."
The first person on the
scene of a cardiac arrest is usually not the paramedic. Since every minute
counts in saving the victim's life, schools, small businesses, office buildings,
malls, health clubs, restaurants, and other venues should all have an AED.
"Defibrillators should be like fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, or first-aid
kits," says Mr. Coonce.
Quality Inn will now be equipped with the most
state-of-the-art system currently on the market anywhere in the world. Upon
activation of the EmergencyMedicalStation, a licensed paramedic appears on the
screen and aids the rescuer through any type of medical emergency, while at the
same time notifying local EMS as to the location, nature, and status of any type
of medical emergency.
"For all the sophisticated electronics and clever
design in these devices, they are now available to customers at no cost
whatsoever," says Mr. Coonce. "EMSI actually pays schools, retailers, and other
commercial locations approximately $1,000 per EmergencyMedicalStation, per year,
to install the EmergencyMedicalStation on their premises. This is possible
through national, regional, and local business you sponsor this life-saving
equipment."
Defibrillation is the proper response for a victim in
"ventricular fibrillation," while CPR is the proper response for a person
suffering from "cardiac standstill." The problem is that, to the observer, these
conditions look the same. These new AEDs, however, determine which condition is
occurring, and advise the rescuer how to proceed. "They essentially are an
on-the-spot, nick-of-time refresher course for the rescuer's training," said Mr.
Coonce.
About EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC (EMSI)
EMSI develops,
manufacturers, and markets EmergencyMedicalStations which include life-saving
automatic external defibrillator devices, training, medical authorization,
real-time paramedic assistance, local EMS notification, and liability insurance.
With their EmergencyMedicalStation, EMSI combines various training and
maintenance programs, which allow their customers to monitor and treat patients
who suffer life-threatening emergencies. EMSI's program is designed to keep
their customers in compliance with the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act (HR 2498),
which provides nationwide Good Samaritan protection and exempts from liability
anyone who renders emergency treatment with a defibrillator in an attempt to
save a persons life.
This news release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. EMSI cautions that these statements are subject to substantial risks and
uncertainties and are qualified by important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking
statements and should not be relied upon by investors when making an investment
decision. For information on these and other factors please contact C. Kevin
Coonce, President/CEO, e-mail protected from spam bots or Mark Maloney, Vice
President of Technology, e-mail protected from spam bots.
(866)-531-1531.
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