BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — Brooke County officials are considering a proposal to upgrade emergency medical equipment by purchasing new cardiac monitors for local EMS agencies using opioid settlement funding.
The request, presented by the Brooke County Emergency Management Agency, would provide five new cardiac monitors to emergency responders across the county.
Before making the recommendation, county officials evaluated proposals from two manufacturers, Zoll and Stryker. After reviewing both options, the Brooke County Ambulance Authority Board recommended selecting Zoll monitors, citing their compatibility with the equipment and systems already used by local EMS providers.
Brooke County EMA Director Greg Moore said the upgraded monitors would significantly improve emergency medical services throughout the county.
“We decided to go with the Zoll monitor, and it’ll benefit the county immensely,” Moore said. “They’re up-to-date with their monitors, and it’ll be a very good thing for this county to have brand new monitors.”
If approved by the Brooke County Commission, the monitors would be purchased using opioid settlement funds that have not yet been allocated.
County officials say replacing the aging equipment with newer technology will help first responders provide advanced patient care and improve emergency medical treatment in the field.
The Brooke County Commission is expected to consider the funding request during an upcoming meeting.
