Sherman Oaks, CA (openPR) 18 September 2009

Sherman Oaks, CA 17th September 2009 –

people of ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, the fear of an emergency may occur after the arrival of aid affected.

“emergency medical service providers should be aware not care for someone with AS forget that the backbone of the patients inflexible and can not be moved,” said Dr. Gary Vilks, a professor of clinical medicine must Vice Chief of Staff and Director of Clinical Research for Emergency Medicine at the University of California at San Diego Medical Center. “Many medical rescue techniques, modified to accommodate patients with AS. These include techniques for airway management, splinting techniques and considerations of commerce.”

consultants and expert faculty in collaboration with the National Association of paramedics (NAEMT), the spondylitis of America (ASA) has produced the first training video instruct ambulance paramedics and firefighters in the special needs of spondylitis patients in emergency situations.


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patient / texts for first response emergency services call. > “The training video material information before that first responders have spondylitis patient care safely and effectively, without further damage,” said Laurie Savage, executive director of the Spondylitis Association.

Spondylitis Association works closely with the National Association of paramedics (NAEMT) in this training tool to deliver its members, first responders across the country, so that when help arrives, it do more harm than good.

ASA has also in collaboration with the National Security Council, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, the American College of Osteopathic emergency physicians, National Volunteer Fire Council and the Commission on the Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems in the market for this training module, its components.

ankylosing spondylitis: the treatment of patients in the emergency setting primer provides necessary education and training to ensure that all first responders, including paramedics, emergency workers and firefighters and police the safety of the employees the opportunity to correct techniques and safety in to learn the care and handling of individuals suffering from spondylitis.

Laurie Savage notes that “the platform of the training is not intended to diagnose, but an emergency medical technician facility to prevent injuries once a person has indicated that in some way, he or she is under.”

The video is available on the website of the PAC, www.spondylitis.org and the Council for the Continuing Education Coordinating Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) for accredited continuing education credits for first responders who feel that the programs and a passing score grade on the following tests.

Randy Chism, firefighter, paramedic and patient states AS: “Thanks to the Spondylitis Association of America’s commitment to Education for Emergency First Responders, the first time nationwide, over 800,000 ambulance Learn more about the disease and the proper handling of patients as an emergency. “


About

ankylosing

Spondylitis is the term for a group of chronic inflammatory diseases, which usually strikes young people describe aged between 17 and 35. Generally causes pain and stiffness spondylitis and in severe cases can lead to fusion of the spine and / or throat, which completed a disability. Although spondylitis primarily affects the spine, it can also affect the joints of the shoulders, hips, knees and feet, causing an inflammation of the eye. Less often, because there a systemic approach (whole body) of the state, other organs such as heart and lungs are also be involved.

About the Spondylitis Association of America

Spondylitis Association of America (ASA) is the only pay-for-profit organization in the United States, their resources to improve the quality of life of people with ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases. Founded in 1983, SAA is committed to raising awareness of spondylitis, the provision of information and support for patients and their families, work and ultimately to discover a cure for the disease.

ASA manufactures the most comprehensive library of resources available in the United States spondylitis – including books, DVDs, CDs, brochures and other publications, a 800-page interactive website, a quarterly news magazine with no advertising and a network of educational support groups nationwide to educate and assist people with this chronic disease.

have reached the top of each milestone in the formation of spondylitis, research and treatment in the past 25 years, you will find the Spondylitis Association of America.

This program was made possible by the generous support of the Higgins Family Charitable Foundation;> The Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme, the Foundation Kautz Family Foundation and members of the SAA.


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