Welcome to the Northwest Community EMS System
The Northwest Community System is composed of a Resource Hospital, five associate hospitals and twenty-four provider agencies covering the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our EMS system has the distinction of being the first advanced life support sytem in the State of Illinois and the first multi-juristictional EMS system in the country. We encouter over 60,000 patients per year. Learn more about us...
NAEMSE Instructor 1 Courses offered In Illinois in 2019
12/15/2018
The National EMS Instructor Courses have been designed and developed in accordance with the DOT/NHTSA National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors.
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November, 2018 EMS System Report Now Available
11/20/2018
The EMS System Report for the month of November is here.
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Benzocaine being removed from ambulances and stock
09/24/2018
Benzocaine 20% spray has been determined to carry an excessive risk of causing methemoglobinemia in some patients. Because methemoglobin is unable to carry oxygen, the condition can be life-threatening, causing cyanosis, confusion, cardiovascular instability, and coma if not recognized and treated rapidly at a hospital.
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Microdot Glucose Meter user information
08/04/2018
User information about the new glucose meters can be found on the Standards of Practice Tab / Procedure Manual page. Or, click Read More to go directly to the new user information.
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Where you can locate the information on King Vision
08/02/2018
The documentation and forms for the King Vision is located on the Procedure Manual Tab.
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King Vision Evaluation Form is available online
08/01/2018
Dr. Jordan requires an evaluation form be completed for each of your first twenty attempts, using the King Vision device.
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2018 Meeting Dates
01/03/2018
Here is a listing of regular meeting dates for system committees. This list is accurate as of January 17, 2018. As always, please refer to the meeting calendar on the home page for any changes or updates.
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