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AN "A Family Tradition for 133 Years " PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 2, 1999 - 5 CPR safety device distributed by paramedics here Rural/ Metro Port Perry employees are offering By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Saving a person's life through cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a heroic act, but it can involve some hazards, say local paramedics. With that in mind, employees working out of Rural/Metro's Port Perry ambulance station have put forth a plan to purchase a number of Pocket Masks to be distributed to anyone who takes it upon them- selves to save a life. "Sometimes before we arrive on scene someone has administered CPR," said Sam Swain, a paramedic with the local base. "It is one thing to learn, but is totally another thing to do. It can be 'unpleasant' "Sometimes it can get pretty unpleasant; the people who do it are pretty courageous, but they may have a few apprehensions about doing it next time if the situation comes up." The Pocket Mask is a small plastic mask that fits over the patient's mouth and nose and acts as a seal and barrier between the victim and paramedic. "You can hold it over their face and blow in and Notice to Sci © 4 residents regardinga ves tv Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting The next meeting of the Region of Durham's "Waste Management Advisory Committee" will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 1999 from 7:00 in the Main Boardroom of the Region's Works Department, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby. | DURHAM a =H OL) count; your air goes through into the mask, but noth- ing comes back through to your mouthpiece," said Mr. Swain. The mask prevents saliva or vomit from entering the mouth of a would-be lifesaver. Protection for life savers "It's just a little extra protection for people, a bit of a shield. Things can get messy in this sort of busi- ness," said Mr. Swain. "The situation in the '90s is a bit different. There is an increased population, increased elderly people and there are a lot of diseases out there. We are all aware of the health risks." During their duties, paramedics will take down information on any person who administers CPR to a patient before officials arrive. Later, they will be sent a Pocket Mask in case another emergency arises. "I'm surprised by the number of people who know CPR here; we're glad to hear that and with these masks, maybe we can encourage more people to learn CPR or to use it and help save lives," said Mr. Swain. Stonemoor Day Care Centres Inc. 399 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-0800 Openings now available for all ages Sionemoor Registration accepted for all ages " o O oe ? are geo® 3 0% Open 6:30am to 6:00pm _--_ Pocket Masks -- a small plastic mask used as a barrier against saliva and vomit-- to those who administer CPR to victims before paramedics arrive. Here paramedic Sam Swain demonstrates on site manager Rob Wright. Blood donor clinic is March 10 from 1 to 8 p.m. For further informa- Tours of the Region's Recycling Centre, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby will be held immediately prior to the meeting, starting at 5:45 pm. Call Karen for more info 985-0800 _X The public is welcome to attend the tours and the meeting. For more information please contact the Region of Durham Works Department at (905) 668- 7721 or 1-800-372-1103 NUTRITION PROS. Please plan to attend the blood donor clinic at Port Perry Masonic tion contact Nadia V.A. SILGAILIS, P. ENG. Cookin For One Lodge, 320 Queen St., James at 416-974-9900 COMMISSIONER OF WORKS 1 y ext. 3563. Can Be A Pleasure! by Joan Hood, Registered Dietitian, CDE Whether you live alone or with someone, it is important to eat 3 balanced meals following Canada's Food Guide every day. There are times though when cooking a meal is a real chore! 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