I guess you think that is a silly question. Isn't Scope of Practice always in debate here and aren't some EMTs now AEMTs?
You should not just take at face value that all systems are the same. Some BLS trucks do carry extra ETCO2 cannulas since they also transport flight and CCT crews.
Aren't you also one of those who is always saying no one knows what EMS does? Now when you get a chance to differentiate between what your BLS trucks are capable of and can provide, you post some silly photo which is kinda insulting to EMTs who might be on trucks with crews capable of doing more than you.
As ALS, do you do ETCO2 on all patients just for the extra charge? A lot of home O2 patients may have other complaints and do not need ETCO2 monitoring. Do you toss their cannula and place ETCO2 just for the charge or your protocols says so?
Maybe it is time some in EMS like yourself start to think about why certain equipment is chosen. Is it financial? Contract with a certain vendor? Reimbursement? Compatibility with hospitals or other services' equipment? Ever wonder why others in health care do give you the Tommy Lee Jones look in the ER?
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