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PA here. Can someone explain what exactly is included in the enhanced status?? There is talk of a nantional standard (EMT Advanced) which will give the provider some mediciation, IV, Intubation and cardiac Monitor privleages. The goal for the advanced is 2008-2010. You all are referrring to the enhanced as shock trauma? is that similar to basic Trauma Life Support. THanks for any information you all can provide. Feel free to PM me to ensure I get the responce via email.

I am a 19 yr BLS veteran in PA. I was always taught the short baord and or KED was to be used to extricvate the Pt from the auto. Once on the long board the Pt's legs werew released from the straps straightened and sPt is then secured to he log baord with the KED remaining in place aside from the above mentioned leg straps. When BTLS came out and was the latest Rage Rapid extrication was introduced. The most common proctice is not the correct (Myself included) If a Pt is not critical or in eminent danger the protocol here is Ked to extricate then Long board to immobilize.