TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kris Tappendorf, Battalion Chief of EMS
DATE: January 21, 2022
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and accessories in the amount of $31,457.56 from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA, to provide Reserve Medic 7 (RM7) with advanced life support capabilities.
PURPOSE:
The Aurora Fire Department (AFD) provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to the citizens and visitors with ALS ambulances and fire engines. The department currently uses Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillators in all ALS-equipped vehicles.
BACKGROUND:
The department has 7 frontline ambulances and 5 reserve ambulances. 4 of the 5 reserve ambulances are ALS certified. Currently RM7 has no certification and is only used on an emergency (when we have no other choice) basis. The fire department intends to complete the upgrade for this ambulance and register it as an ALS ambulance with the State of Illinois. The purchase would be through the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative which has been used for prior purchases. Through the use of the Silver Cross Purchasing agreement we will receive a 28% savings off of list price.
DISCUSSION:
AFD has standardized on the Zoll cardiac monitors for following reasons: While all products offer CPR feedback, the Zoll CPR feedback is integrated with the pads that are put on the patient rather than an additional piece of equipment. This will improve the quality of CPR for every cardiac arrest patient. The Zoll monitor offers a smaller footprint overall than the Physio Control monitor or Philips Monitor. Most importantly, the Zoll monitor integrates with our patient care reporting software saving time and returning the ambulance to service faster.
Cardiac monitors were an approved 5-year decision package beginning with the 2018 budget. This cardiac monitor is intended for RM7 is the final monitor purchase associated with the 2018 decision package. When the m...
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