Pubdate: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 Source: Tennessean, The (TN) Copyright: 2002 The Tennessean Contact: http://www.tennessean.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/447 Author: Sue Mcclure Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) MEDICAL WORKERS WILL LEARN SAFETY IN MODEL DRUG LAB COLUMBIA - A model methamphetamine lab will make a stop in Maury County from 6-8 p.m. today so area emergency medical workers can learn safety precautions in dealing with an emergency situation in such a lab. The program is part of EMS Night Out South, a free, bimonthly educational program for emergency personnel in the region sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Maury Regional Hospital Emergency Medical Services. Members of the Tennessee National Guard Training Division will offer details of the meth lab and how to handle an emergency situation. Also, personnel from Vanderbilt LifeFlight, Huntsville Medflight, TIKI Mast and Air Evac will be on hand to demonstrate their aircraft and explain their capabilities. This program celebrates the second anniversary of EMS Night Out South, which is aimed at emergency medical technicians, critical care nurses, paramedics and occupational medicine personnel. Registration for the program is not necessary. It will be held at the Maury Regional EMS building on Tradewinds Drive. Each participant will be awarded 0.2 continuing education units. For more information, call (931) 388-1434. - --- MAP posted-by: Ariel