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Post by dsettle on Mar 13, 2016 15:42:20 GMT
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Post by azumpano on Mar 17, 2016 0:08:27 GMT
While the article has good points it doesn't take into consideration that a Basic EMT is entry level, and most students, if not all, have no medical background. You can't keep piling on the Basic EMT without causing a higher dropout rate or lower rate of prospective students. Might even cause higher failure rates. Keep it simple stupid.
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Post by asubaldo on Mar 27, 2016 22:20:11 GMT
I just learned about this in one of my CME classes. It is definitely useful if one knows how to use it, but as previously mentioned, it is also important to take into account the various medical backgrounds of EMTs.
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Post by skiechj on Apr 2, 2016 0:19:09 GMT
Adding an ALS skill to a BLS trained technician is dangerous. Most cases would be fine, however this can lead to treating the monitor, not the patient. Are basic EMTs going to have the training to recognize true capnography indicated pathology, normal, or just a malfunction or improper use?
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Post by jdesarro on Apr 6, 2016 2:05:02 GMT
This is a great tool in the tool box. I think adding this skill to a Basic EMT is above their scope of practice and should be used "along with" other ALS skills to validate and confirm treatments.
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Post by ctullar on Apr 6, 2016 23:59:56 GMT
Basics have a job to do, lets leave ALS interventions to the paramedic.
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Post by jules on Apr 9, 2016 19:11:37 GMT
I echo what all the above state, lets just leave the capnography to the ALS providers and let the basics stick to what they are responsible for. We all have assigned tasks, which is what makes everything flow on calls.
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Post by jackief on Apr 13, 2016 21:42:30 GMT
Capnography is a simple, skill. It is a variation and addition to vital signs monitoring. BLS providers are usually extremely proficient in keeping it basic, not overthinking and recognizing the "basic life threats" which saves patients... and ALS providers. This article is referring to "basic" areas where it can be useful to a "basic " EMTs assessment.... stop overthinking the concept!
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Post by mmurphy on Apr 23, 2016 1:03:18 GMT
I think capnography could be a very useful skill for basics. I think it could be particularly helpful in light of new skills added to basic responsibilities such as narcan in cases of opiate overdose. If basics are responsible for more treatments and interventions, it could be helpful to have the ability to monitor patients further.
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