mycrofft
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Some time, sit down and do a yes/no flowchart (algorithm) for some medical condition. Use a big graph paper, like a ledger page. Start with c/o to 911 dispatch, then the on-scene presenting s/s/complaints. Follow one set of s/s/c (or "working diagnosis") through eval steps and treatments twice; once by protocol and once by "common sense". All end-point treatments in the "by protocol" version have to be in accordance with protocols, including transport. Then go back and insert little notes as to likely elapsed time.
Compare.
The disconnect between what can be done in toto, and what can be done which supports an effective treatment and outcome, will differ; the latter will usually be shorter, quicker, and may include more being done enroute.
Then review the common sense diagram and ask yourself about every measure you take, "Does this support the endpoint goal?".
Thoughts?
Compare.
The disconnect between what can be done in toto, and what can be done which supports an effective treatment and outcome, will differ; the latter will usually be shorter, quicker, and may include more being done enroute.
Then review the common sense diagram and ask yourself about every measure you take, "Does this support the endpoint goal?".
Thoughts?