I always feel so poorly skilled when I read this forum. From what I can tell every EMT in my country is at the EMT-B level. We are not allowed to administer any kind of medication(except O2!), no IV, no intubation.
We're basically there to assess the situation and if needed call for assistance(MD and a nurse). Some hospitals have E-R/ICU nurses on staff who can do more on site but are restricted by standing orders.
Our experience comes from 10% learning(study-exam-internship) and 90% on the field. IMHO if we were allowed to start IV's and administer some 'basic' medication we wouldn't have to call for assistance so often.
What can your EMT-B's do??
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I always feel so poorly skilled when I read this forum. From what I can tell every EMT in my country is at the EMT-B level. We are not allowed to administer any kind of medication(except O2!), no IV, no intubation.
We're basically there to assess the situation and if needed call for assistance(MD and a nurse). Some hospitals have E-R/ICU nurses on staff who can do more on site but are restricted by standing orders.
Our experience comes from 10% learning(study-exam-internship) and 90% on the field. IMHO if we were allowed to start IV's and administer some 'basic' medication we wouldn't have to call for assistance so often.
Still a long way to go here in waffle-land :roll: