Escharotomy is the placing of incisions into the burned tissues to release the tightness. Do not extend the incisions into the deeper tissues; cut through the burned tissue only. Incisions must be placed with care to pre-vent injury to the important underlying nerves, tendons, and vessels. Escharotomy can be done at the bedside. Caution: Escharotomy can be
Local exchange carrier. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) is a regulatory term in telecommunications for the local telephone company. In the United States, wireline telephone companies are divided into two large categories: long distance (interexchange carrier, or IXCs) and local (local exchange carrier, or LECs). This structure is a result of 1984 divestiture of then-regulated monopoly carrier American Telephone & Telegraph.
The role of the LEPC is to anticipate and plan the initial response for foreseeable disasters in their jurisdiction. The emergency response plan and all LEPC files are maintained by the Albany County Sheriffâs Critical Incident / Emergency Management Unit. This unit interfaces with local emergency managers in Albany County. The Albany County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) was formed under provisions of Tittle III of the Superfund Amendments and reauthorization Act of 1986, US Code Title 42, chapter 116 subchapter 11001.