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The problem isn't as much an issue of education in my opinion as it is one of integration of EMS and ED. I leaned most of that stuff in school then reality of the job kicks in: If you are in a large urban environment and you rule out trauma or ectopics then most large hospitals can handle an acute ABD and if you are in a rural area, (I've worked both) just about all of your transport options can't. As far as assessment and treatment go, you spend all this time on scene to the super detailed assessment only to be able to nothing with your findings the majority of the time. Then, when you get to the ED the staff hears ABD pain then turn your back on you and ignore the reset of your report.
There are many day to day problems that need to be focused on before beating everyone over the head with the education mantra. A strong reality is that the basic education of a paramedic USUALLY exceeds that of an associate RN. We just have our hands tied with what we can do with it.
There are many day to day problems that need to be focused on before beating everyone over the head with the education mantra. A strong reality is that the basic education of a paramedic USUALLY exceeds that of an associate RN. We just have our hands tied with what we can do with it.