I started this Poll/Thread because there "ARE" BLS services that are IV trained.
They are a necessary part of Rural EMS! As there is no ALS available to them.
We have beat that one to death and you have your opinion on that and "WE" who live and work in the Rural areas know that "YOU" don't know!
There need to be a place for those who do IV's in the BLS setting to be supported, Not told how useless they are and that there is no good that can become of it.
AMEN!
No, you started this thread with a poll. At best you could say you wanted to know who had IV's in a BLS service. At worst you could say you started it with the intent of having this arguement since saying "In previous threads we have heard from some ALS members that BLS services have no business using IV's." is bound to get people's backs up. Other than seeing who did it, I can't see any reason for this thread, except for you wanting to show how wrong people are when they say that basic's shouldn't use IV's. So far, you've failed in that regard.
Now first, I'm going to repeat myself in the hope that you can actually answer the questions this time. Why do you want the ability to start IV's in a BLS service? You STILL have not given a reason why it's neccasary. Second, don't you think that getting a overall higher level of training would benefit your community more than just getting the "flash" skills? When have you had an IV REALLY AND TRULY save a life?
IV's are a part of EMS, rural or not. If you want them, go out and get the neccasary training and knowledge to use them. Though if they are so neccasary, why did you yourself vote to not have them in your service? You neglected to address that. Just like normal.
I've worked in the rural setting. And guess what, the people who wanted to really do right by the area went back to school, got their EMT-I and were able to better care for their pt's. They didn't try and take a shortcut to a skill that they wouldn't be qualified for. Again, if you think it is such an important skill, why would you not want your own service to have it?
Now, I've said about all I can. All my reasons why BLS services should not use IV's have been listed. There is no point in even responding to you since you pass over most to come back with something that is flat out ridiculous.
You good sir, are a great example of why EMS is not progressing at the rate it should and getting the respect it deserves. I hope you are happy with that.