It was an idea based on how we used to treat the patient not all of the flippin' machines we hook them up to now. Once upon a time pulse oximetry, blood glucose monitors (remember chemstrips), twelve leads field interpreted, the new-new-newest ACLS/PALS/BLS, LMAs, computers in the field, CPAP, powered stretchers, etc... were just a dream. We had to learn, improvise, and adapt.
It's also a mild commentary on the work ethic of those coming along now who insist they are going to save the world from the dinosaurs of EMS. Come see me in twenty years and we'll talk.
My newest partner was three the first time I met him.... when I was his father's partner. I bet I irritated his Dad no end, cuz I was gonna save the world from the dinosaurs of EMS.
Go Rampart 451 !!!