FiremanMike
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My state recently approved this for the paramedic scope of practice. I'm quite good as an ED nurse at ultrasound IV and my new dept has a long transport time. I'm mildly interested in trialing some devices but wanted to get thoughts/opinions from the group on good brands or overall experience.
My personal feelings - it took me a long time and a lot of practice to become efficient with these. I can crank one out in 3-4 mins now from start to finish, but as I said, it took me awhile to get to that point. I definitely won't justify waiting 10 minutes extra on scene (how long it took me early on) and I'm not convinced how well this will work bouncing down the road. I've also become quite picky with the brand of machine - I only use the sonosite, I can't easily find the tip of my needle with the other brands.
Thoughts/opinions/experience welcome..
My personal feelings - it took me a long time and a lot of practice to become efficient with these. I can crank one out in 3-4 mins now from start to finish, but as I said, it took me awhile to get to that point. I definitely won't justify waiting 10 minutes extra on scene (how long it took me early on) and I'm not convinced how well this will work bouncing down the road. I've also become quite picky with the brand of machine - I only use the sonosite, I can't easily find the tip of my needle with the other brands.
Thoughts/opinions/experience welcome..