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EMT Roxane Miller has been fitted with an N-95 mask. She is wearing the plastic hood used to test its seal efficiency.
Imperial EMS does virtual training; N95 masks fitted
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) Simulation in Motion-Nebraska (SIM-NE) program recently provided free virtual training on the coronavirus to rural emergency medical system (EMS) responders.
On March 25, more than 735 EMS responders logged in to Facebook Live to watch training on COVID-19 and how to protect themselves should they encounter potential cases.
Imperial EMS Director Deb Hayes said they covered a lot of ground on the care and transport of patients possibly infected with COVID-19.
Additionally, safety equipment was reviewed and how to obtain more equipment as needed. Other issues volunteer personnel could run into were also discussed.
The live virtual session included a panel discussion and Q & A with UNMC and Nebraska Medicine experts as well as training videos on the proper donning and doffing of N-95 respirators.
“It answered a lot of things that you might not normally think to ask. It was very informative,” said Hayes.
The video is archived and available for viewing at: www.face book.com/Simulation.in.Motion.NE/.
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