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Item 4, The new protocol was issued to those attending, format explained, <br />and only small discussion was held. <br />Item 5, Gene Gandy opened discussion on trauma airway management, <br />explaining a need for clarification and unity on the use of endotracheal <br />intubation versus esophaegeal airway insertion. It was explained that <br />most areas are accepting use of the E.T. Tube as proper, that written <br />subject matter recommends such procedure and that it was felt to be <br />appropriate. <br />After agreement by E.M.S. Medical Advisors, Doctors Woodruff and Strom; <br />Dr. Bob Schneider stated that the technique would be documented and <br />presented to the medical society for total physician approval and then <br />entered into protocol. This was accepted. <br />There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. <br />