Are LMA's within the scope of practice for EMT-Bs? Does it vary by state? I got my EMT-B cert in IL and I am now working in CO. My paramedic partner said its a basic skill that I'm allowed to perform but I didn't learn that in school. I didn't even know what LMA's were until I started working with him LOL.
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NomadicMedic
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Read your protocols.
If you're not up to speed with LMAs and they ARE in fact a skill you can practice, get with your education coordinator and schedule some time for education.
If you're not up to speed with LMAs and they ARE in fact a skill you can practice, get with your education coordinator and schedule some time for education.
NomadicMedic
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According to this:
http://www.dora.state.co.us/medical/rules/500.pdf
... An LMA, a well as a multi lumen tube, is within your scope of practice as long as you've had additional education and can demonstrate competency.
http://www.dora.state.co.us/medical/rules/500.pdf
... An LMA, a well as a multi lumen tube, is within your scope of practice as long as you've had additional education and can demonstrate competency.
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EMT-B's do them here in MO.
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Laryngeal mask airway
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Laryngeal mask airways are our stock standard advanced airways for Paramedics here with Intensive Care Paramedics carrying ET tubes. We only carry size 3-4-5 for basically 25kg and above. They are easy to use and put it
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Yes, this is what the present situation with "rescue" airways is in Colorado.
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LMAs
EMT-Bs
not LMA's or EMT-B's
EMT-Bs
not LMA's or EMT-B's
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Thank you for that informative post that answers the OP's question... (sarcasm)