Jeremy89
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While looking for local EMT Protocols online, I recently found the following:
R9-25-808. Protocol for an EMT-B to Perform Endotracheal Intubation
A. Endotracheal intubation performed by an EMT-B is an advanced procedure that requires medical direction.
B. An EMT-B is authorized to perform endotracheal intubation only after completing training that:
1. Meets all requirements established in the EMT-B Endotracheal Intubation Training Curriculum, dated January 1, 2004, incorporated by reference and on file with the Department, including no future editions or amendments; and available from the Department's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services; and
2. Is approved by the EMT-B's administrative medical director.
C. An EMT-B shall perform endotracheal intubation as:
1. Prescribed in the EMT-B Endotracheal Intubation Training Curriculum, and
2. Authorized by the EMT-B's administrative medical director.
D. The administrative medical director shall be responsible for quality assurance and skill maintenance, and shall record and maintain a record of the EMT-B's performance of endotracheal intubation.
Among the requirements of the training cirriculum are:
3. Attempted a minimum of 3 endotracheal intubations in the prehospital setting.
4. Performed a minimum of 1 successful endotracheal intubation in the prehospital setting.
Should an EMT be allowed to intubate if they have the proper training? Just curious to get everyone's opinion on this one...
R9-25-808. Protocol for an EMT-B to Perform Endotracheal Intubation
A. Endotracheal intubation performed by an EMT-B is an advanced procedure that requires medical direction.
B. An EMT-B is authorized to perform endotracheal intubation only after completing training that:
1. Meets all requirements established in the EMT-B Endotracheal Intubation Training Curriculum, dated January 1, 2004, incorporated by reference and on file with the Department, including no future editions or amendments; and available from the Department's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services; and
2. Is approved by the EMT-B's administrative medical director.
C. An EMT-B shall perform endotracheal intubation as:
1. Prescribed in the EMT-B Endotracheal Intubation Training Curriculum, and
2. Authorized by the EMT-B's administrative medical director.
D. The administrative medical director shall be responsible for quality assurance and skill maintenance, and shall record and maintain a record of the EMT-B's performance of endotracheal intubation.
Among the requirements of the training cirriculum are:
3. Attempted a minimum of 3 endotracheal intubations in the prehospital setting.
4. Performed a minimum of 1 successful endotracheal intubation in the prehospital setting.
Should an EMT be allowed to intubate if they have the proper training? Just curious to get everyone's opinion on this one...