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Perhaps it was worded poorly... They are removing RSI from the scope in some places due to the piss poor % of intubations and/or the inability of some to recognize appropriate indications or dosages. My question was more to the rationale behind removal than the necessity of having the procedure in the protocol. I don't need a cook book to treat nor do I regularly refer to said protocol other than when new versions comes out and feel it's appropriate review for changes. I'm now unsure if the original post was unclear or there are some that are just so anxious to bash a newbie over the head with "cook book medic" or "I can't believe you look at Protocols". Considering I do indeed work under a physicians license I suppose the least I can do is look at the changes made and attempt to understand the logic or data that caused said changes. Thank you in advance

Let it live. After all the calling out KIWI did of Robert I would like for him to explain what qualifications he has. He has called himself a medic. He has refererred to doing advanced procedures. He chose to start the witchhunt now time for him to provide his true background. I hope he does respond honestly because I do feel he provides good posts but we deserve to know the truth.

Yeah, sad turn of events. Doesn't make for pleasant reading. I must say, I was never under the impression that KM was a paramedic - nor a HEMS Doc. I am not sure I can't recall a (serious) post where he stated he was. Insinuated? Perhaps, but stated?? I could be wrong of course. 'Medic' outside the military and the US, can have different meanings around a similar theme. In the UK for example, it is often reserved for first aiders that want to give themselves a flashier title on EMS forums. Just like 'EMT' which is also overused, and has no specific credentials associated with it - unlike in the US. Yes he fought for the cause of the hitherto unknown NZ EMS provider, but maybe that speaks more of wanting to put his part of the world on the map. Who doesn't? It should be noted that the clinical components of his posts were not entirely inaccurate. Though perhaps it was a little unfair to have people mislead in other respects. Whether that was the intention or not, or just another long line of piss takes from a forum alter-ego, I cannot say. I hope it blows over.

Theres been some decent improvements in the last few years, but I completely agree with you. The knowledge base we are taught vs. what level of responsibility and skillset we are given are way out of proportion. I am glad they teach the way they do though. I think it's important to understand as much as possible as far as A&P and patho is concerned even if it may not affect the treatment you provide. The whole good technician vs good clinician argument etc..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So much for allowint the string to die. MODERATORS! Please lock this string, before someone gets hurt!