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Well, I did pass my skill test for combitube, but I was wondering how many other EMT-B's can use the skill? I know out instructor said we were one of the few states where they are allowed to.
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HI jt. Don't know if this helps, but in WI, First Responders and Basics are allowed to use combitubes. Our FR's just completed training and we put the skill into service, but soon we will change to the King LT. Our MD has decided to slowly implement a change to a (assumably) better product with the LT. Personally, I don't know much about it. TRAINING!
Well, I did pass my skill test for combitube, but I was wondering how many other EMT-B's can use the skill? I know out instructor said we were one of the few states where they are allowed to.
And for good reason. Oh me, I shouldn't have typed that because of the massive debate that will follow. If you search this site though, you can read about that debate--it's pretty interesting. My opinion, they should only be used as als backup when ET intubation isn't successful and basics shouldn't touch them. If you read the debate, you'll understand my reasoning and maybe even agree. And, welcome to the site. To answer your question, where I live (on the northern east coast) basics are allowed to use the combitube.
Side note, not to hi-jack: with our newer protocols, we are now assisting patients with epi-pens. We also are allowed to package a patient in the KED prior to ALS arrival.
Simple answer to the OP's simple question. RR, why does everything always turn into an argument why no one is nearly as good as you?
I don't care why the medical direction allows me to use these skills. I care that they are there for me to use. You have an issue about how and why we do things here, become a doctor and take it up with my medical director.
I don't care why the medical direction allows me to use these skills.