ratel Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Maybe pop in 2 iv's bolus with fluids... *can the emt-b transport that?* if so, do that. aaron In SA EMT-B's can't transport IVed pt's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEorP Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 oops... pt in car was dead... my bad learn how to read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Oh, the Irony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBEMT Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 You done good, the ALS crew can go pound sand. The only other issue I have is with trying to get a helo with a 22 minute drive time. Unless the bird was hovering overhead when I pulled up, it wouldn't even be a consideration. That's even without the local consideration on my end that our trauma center's helipad location requires ground transportation from the pad to the ER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 You did fine. I'd have done the same thing if it was me but then again, it's not me. Tell the ALS provider to defend their decision for me to stay and wait when a perfectly good trauma center/hospital is sitting their without this trauma patient. Tell the als providers to get bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B the EMT Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 The only distinction between the devices seems to be color coding of the straps, or lack of same. Usage and placement is the same. However, the KEDs had non-removable straps, while the KODE and IDEA have removable ones. Figure replacement as opposed to attempting cleaning off BBP, plus, there was possibility of blood seepage in the seams on the KEDs, allowing the blood to enter the device. Design of the KODE and IDEA is supposed to eliminate this problem, per my last EMT refresher class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomeViking09 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 In SA EMT-B's can't transport IVed pt's NREMT Scope EMT-Bs can't Transport IV you need EMT-Is or EMT-Ps to Transport with IVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 NREMT scope really means diddly if you ask me. The state you work in scope of practice means more. I know of several places where EMT's can transport IVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenac Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 In Texas medical director can set protocol that allows basics or for that matter paramedics to go beyond NREMT scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmeaner Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 In Texas medical director can set protocol that allows basics or for that matter paramedics to go beyond NREMT scope. The protocols still need to be approved by the state, no? Wisconsin DHFS is trying to return all services to the state level. No more John Wayne services. Sorry Dust, couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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