Hi guys, I am new to this forum.
This question troubles me since I got my EMT-B a few years ago.
Currently I am not working for EMS system, so I am probably considered as a lay rescuer.
I had trainings from PHTLS, ACLS and CLS. (or called EMT-Tactical in some places) A lot of contents were ALS based.
I always wonder, is there an actual law prohibiting off-duty/unemployed EMS from performing necessary ALS intervention in California?
There were some instructors told me that I absolutely can not perform ALS off-duty regardless situation, consent or relationship with the patient, even if the patient would otherwise dies.
But I can't find this on California Health and Safety Code Section 1799.102, or Good Samaritan Law.
Say, if I encountered a patient in remote trail with late stage tension pneumothorax, and ALS is not available. What kind criminal or civil consequence could I face if I dart the patient with his/her consent? (assume there is no negligence in treatment.)
This question troubles me since I got my EMT-B a few years ago.
Currently I am not working for EMS system, so I am probably considered as a lay rescuer.
I had trainings from PHTLS, ACLS and CLS. (or called EMT-Tactical in some places) A lot of contents were ALS based.
I always wonder, is there an actual law prohibiting off-duty/unemployed EMS from performing necessary ALS intervention in California?
There were some instructors told me that I absolutely can not perform ALS off-duty regardless situation, consent or relationship with the patient, even if the patient would otherwise dies.
But I can't find this on California Health and Safety Code Section 1799.102, or Good Samaritan Law.
Say, if I encountered a patient in remote trail with late stage tension pneumothorax, and ALS is not available. What kind criminal or civil consequence could I face if I dart the patient with his/her consent? (assume there is no negligence in treatment.)