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Epinephrine Shortage - Creating an Epinephrine 0.1mg/mL Syringe
Creating an Epinephrine 0.1mg/mL Syringe - Regional hospitals are experiencing a shortage of pre-filled epinephrine syringes. Because of this, the pharmacies may reduce the number of pre-filled syringes from 8 to 0 inside Medication Kits being restocked. A card will be placed in the outer pouch of a Medication Kit if it is affected. Please note that there is still a 30cc epinephrine 1mg/mL multi-dose vial in the Medication Kit. You can prepare epinephrine 0.1mg/mL by expending 1 cc from a pre-filled 10 cc saline syringe and drawing 1 cc of epinephrine 1mg/mL from the multi-dose vial. As always, have your partner verify your medication prior to administering and label your syringe!
Please watch the following PEMS-produced training video on how to appropriately create the correct dosage for an epinephrine 0.1mg/mL dose. The video may be found on PEMS' YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/EzNXSgOd4dE
2020 GOVERNOR’S EMS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
EMS Providers and Organizations Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Virginia’s EMS System
On Saturday, March 20, the 2020 Governor’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Award winners were announced during a virtual presentation of the Governor’s EMS Awards. These awards, given in Governor Ralph Northam’s name, recognize outstanding EMS providers and organizations from across the Commonwealth for their demonstrated level of excellence and dedication to the EMS system.
Here are the links to view the awards presentation:
- Facebook link https://fb.watch/4lRjdUEi5X/
- YouTube link https://youtu.be/kFZe1vDyjLA
PEMS would like to congratulate each of the winners!
PEMS Announces the 2021 Regional EMS Award Winners
The Peninsulas Emergency Medical Services (PEMS) Council, Inc., is proud to announce its 2021 Regional EMS award winners today, recognizing the outstanding achievements and notable work of individuals, agencies, organizations and facilities who provide emergency medical services in the PEMS region (Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, and Northern Neck).
Read more: PEMS Announces the 2021 Regional EMS Award Winners
PEMS 2021 Protocols Update Video and Documents
The PEMS 2021 Protocol Update Video is now available on the PEMS Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/i3_J0U4b120
All active Operational Medical Directors (OMDs) for agencies in the PEMS Region have access to a low resolution video, the complete 2021 Protocol Packet, and the 2021 Protocol Update Packet in the MAC Sharepoint Folder.
One designated agency representative may request advanced distribution of the 2021 Protocol Files in preparation for printed distribution within the agency.
Email Seth Craig at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request access to advanced distribution.
2021 Protocols Go into Effect April 1st, 2021.
The PEMS Protocol App will be updated April 1st, 2021 and remains free and available to anyone in the PEMS Region.
