Effective April 16, 2010 MedStar will have a major change to the manner in which they transport cardiac arrest patients. This change is being made in order to provide more effective chest compressions, help improve crew safety, and prevent ambulance and "wake effect" collisions. All patients being transported with CPR in progress will now be transported in a non-emergency (COLD) mode.

There were many considerations that went into evaluating this decision and changing this policy. This evaluation process included multiple clinical, safety and time considerations.

To learn more about this EPAB Medical Directive and the rationale behind the decision please refer to the "Priority 3 Transports for Cardiac Arrest Victims" Medical Directive. You may also contact us at 817-923-1500 for further information.