Rio Rancho, New Mexico will begin enrolling patients into the IMMEDIATE Trial by the end of January. The ACI-TIPI software is now available on the Philips electrocardiograph, thus allowing Rio Rancho to join the Albuquerque Site. Rio Rancho is located just outside of Albuquerque. Rio Rancho Fire Rescue is the provider of EMS care for the city. The 40 paramedics cover a population of over 80,000 people spread across 73 square miles. Nine ambulance units and two fire trucks staffed with paramedics provide 911 response and patient transportation. Patients are often transported to one of Albuquerque’s hospitals making transport times as long as 20 minutes.

The paramedic team will be led by EMS Battallion Chief Paul Bearce and EMS Captain Jimmy De Fillippo with Dr. Darren Braude as their medical director. While considered part of the Albuquerque Site, Rio Rancho will operate independently. We welcome them to the Trial.