Airways for EMTs

[NBFFD2433]

In your guys states do the allow advanced airways such as King LT and Combitude. They don't in NC.

 

[TransportJockey]

Supraglottic airways as a whole are allowed for BLS providers in the state of NM.

 

[nwhitney]

Supraglottic airways as a whole are allowed for BLS providers in the state of NM.

King and Combi are allowed in Oregon

 

[TRSpeed]

King and combi in Kern County CA

 

[NBFFD2433]

I wish we could. :sad:

 

[DesertMedic66]

Just NPA and OPA for the majority of CA.

 

[NBFFD2433]

Just NPA and OPA for the majority of CA.

Same in NC.

 

[Mariemt]

King here, combi for most EMTs also if in protocol.

 

[CodeBru1984]

Just NPA and OPA for the majority of CA.

NPA and OPA here in SD County, unless you are part of the Petco Park team and then, under their medical director, you are able to use king airways.

 

[9D4]

Arizona allows for King's. I'm sure Combitubes also, but no one at all uses them.

 

[Christopher]

In your guys states do the allow advanced airways such as King LT and Combitude. They don't in NC.

Yes they do. I don't know where you work in NC, but they certainly do.

 

[DAN911]

Combitube here in the Province of Québec.

 

[unleashedfury]

PA its NPA or OPA only.

Rescue Airways can be used by ALS providers, however usually they are used after intubation attempts are unsuccessful.

 

[emt11]

NPA, OPA, King, Combi, LMA in GA. Basically any BIAD.

 

[Christopher]

In your guys states do the allow advanced airways such as King LT and Combitude. They don't in NC.

Just to clear up any confusion about North Carolina and airways:

EMR's and higher may place OPA's and NPA's.

EMT's and higher may place KingLT's and Combitubes (or any equivalent BIAD approved by their medical director). The only restriction is the patient must basically be in cardiac arrest.

(we place King's as EMT's on my industrial fire brigade...)

 

[EMT B]

Maine: NPA/OPA

WV: NPA/OPA/King/Combi

 

[MedicOfReddit]

In Chicago, Illinois EMT-B's can place king LT airways on cardiac arrest patients specifically.

Last I heard was that the Combitube was being replaced fully by King LT airway. (source was one of my instructors for my EMT class)

 

[MaroonMedic]

In my area, basics are trained and allowed to insert combitubes.

 

[EMT856]

Its sort of stupid not to give EMTs King airways or LMAs. They are (almost) idiot proof.

 

[NomadicMedic]

Its sort of stupid not to give EMTs King airways or LMAs. They are (almost) idiot proof.

Almost. EMTs should concentrate more on becoming proficient with a BVM before worrying about what new skills and toys they think they deserve.