Didn't it say he had a pulse and was breathing? The last GSW I was on we still did CPR. It wasn't successful since it went through both lungs and an artery. I know it was an assuption but the first people on scene said he was breathing and had a pulse. I don't know there protocalls but in order to call DOA we need proof as far as no pulse and signs of rigor. If that isn't found we are putting our abs to work. I know we all make mistakes but that was something that could have been avoided. That's kinda like giving the wrong drug to a patient.
I see where your coming from and we all make mistakes and go wow I could have done this. And I know they must feel terrible about it. But I kinda think that they rushed and didn't think before they acted. Our field is about quick thinking and being able to respond under pressure I don't think they responed very well. But believe me I feel terrbile for the medics.
Didn't it say he had a pulse and was breathing? The last GSW I was on we still did CPR. It wasn't successful since it went through both lungs and an artery. I know it was an assuption but the first people on scene said he was breathing and had a pulse. I don't know there protocalls but in order to call DOA we need proof as far as no pulse and signs of rigor. If that isn't found we are putting our abs to work. I know we all make mistakes but that was something that could have been avoided. That's kinda like giving the wrong drug to a patient.
I see where your coming from and we all make mistakes and go wow I could have done this. And I know they must feel terrible about it. But I kinda think that they rushed and didn't think before they acted. Our field is about quick thinking and being able to respond under pressure I don't think they responed very well. But believe me I feel terrbile for the medics.