Recent content by bkelley

When REPLICA goes into effect, NREMT will be the bar that states are looking at for you to come in.

I have not qualified myself as an expert... I said I have some expertise. I have studied this topic for some time now. I have met, discussed, planned, written about, and helped develop a strategy the future of this problem with some of the greatest minds in the field. I am not an expert, that is...

Oh my... I will be the first to admit that sometimes... stuff happens and you do what you gotta do. Those times should be the exception, not the rule. I had heard of the DC one, but not the other. It is easy to armchair quarterback these events, but at some point you ask the questions, decide if...

The recommendation is 5 - 99 pounds, but yes the ACR-4 is one product that covers the whole range. The new Ferno pedimate plus will do the same, or a combination of devices could accomplish the task as well. My personal favorite was the Safeguard by IMMI (20 - 99lbs), but you can't find those...

It is a conversation that needs to keep happening. There is so much mis and mal-information out there on these topics. If they are old, and you do not want them to be found, I suggest deletion, but this isn't my forum.

Amen

Oh no.... please don't ever do that again

Current Guidance says that you should have coverage for between 4 and 99 pounds. Car seats and pedimates do not cover all of that range.

Hello, I am Brandon and have some expertise in this area. I have enjoyed reading what is posted here and for the most part it is good counsel. Adult straps on stretchers are for adults. Pediatric tools are available use them. Never put a kid on the bench seat, allow them to be unrestrained, or...

Hey I just wanted to pop in here and clarify that the Pedimate is for 10 - 40 lb patients only (4.5-18kg)