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IMO, doing BLS transfers gives you a chance to learn when to be sociable with your patient. Many times, they just need a hand or someone to talk to during the ride. I did IFT's for years. I always initially assessed as if they were a 911 patient. Why? Patients can do things that just aren't expected. Going from hospital to SNF? I'm looking for the patient to show me they're stable for transfer. I've refused transports and always with they "call when they're ready, I'll be happy to come back and transport". More often than not, we get a call later, maybe a day or two and they're finally ready to go.
Personally, I like doing IFT runs. I end up seeing how various diseases progress, what they look like, what meds are used (even if off-label sometimes) and so on.
Also, the reason why I do all my calls as if 911 is that way I'm used to a much faster pace of doing things. I can always slow the scene down, but it's difficult to speed up a slow scene... or partners that aren't used to doing things fast. When you're put in a stressful situation, you'll default to what you're comfy with. I've seen that a lot...
Personally, I like doing IFT runs. I end up seeing how various diseases progress, what they look like, what meds are used (even if off-label sometimes) and so on.
Also, the reason why I do all my calls as if 911 is that way I'm used to a much faster pace of doing things. I can always slow the scene down, but it's difficult to speed up a slow scene... or partners that aren't used to doing things fast. When you're put in a stressful situation, you'll default to what you're comfy with. I've seen that a lot...