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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jim Rufer, Battalion Chief of EMS
DATE: December 14, 2019
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and accessories in the amount of $31,570.98 from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA, to provide Engine 4 with advanced life support capabilities from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA.
PURPOSE:
The fire department provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to the citizens and visitors to Aurora with ambulances and ALS equipped fire engines for the City of Aurora. The department currently uses Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillators in all ALS-equipped vehicles.
BACKGROUND:
The department intends to increase the number of ALS engine companies to provide enhanced service to the citizens of Aurora. The purchasing 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. The Agreement was reviewed and extended for an additional two years dated September 28, 2018.
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, in order to make one additional fire engine equipped with advanced life support capabilities each year. Funds are available in the SHAPE fund account #255-3033-422.65-27 in the amount of $32,000.0...
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