I'm not in the field, but have a couple questions. If a paramedic goes to a scene where a victim just collapsed due to a coronary/choking/stroke, the paramedic I assume will attempt to bring the victim back. If a paramedic is called to a scene where the victim was decapitated by a piece of equipment, obviously there will be no attempt to resuscitate. So here are my questions: 1) where is the line drawn between the two above extremes as to when a paramedic needs to resuscitate a victim and when it is not necessary 2) can a paramedic declare somebody dead when it is obvious that they are truly dead and 3) does the paramedic have to keep resuscitating the victim all the way to the hospital or can they quit on scene at some point?
Thanks. I used to be a EMT-P 30 years ago, but I suppose a lot has changed.
Rick
Thanks. I used to be a EMT-P 30 years ago, but I suppose a lot has changed.
Rick