When do you deviate from your EMS protocols? When is it right to do so? Many systems leave it vague on how to handle this aspect of EMS and most training and education doesn’t cover why, when or where we should be considering it.
Words like “may, consider, withhold” make it very hit or miss. Add to that the various interpretations by state, regional or even in house QA/QI and you can have providers treating patients in the interest of self preservation and not the best interest of the patient.
This was a great episode and each guest had thoughtful input on this passionate topic.
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Show notes
David Aber – The EMS Difference
Bob Sullivan – EMS Patient Perspective
Josh Knapp – WANTYNU
Tim Noonan – Rogue Medic
Articles worth checking out
http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/1308559-Judgment-calls-When-would-you-break-protocol/
http://emspatientperspective.com/2012/05/01/the-permisson-paradox/
Here’s some literary acupuncture to hit some of Rogue Medic’s nerves. There, I worked alternative medicine in too.
http://emspatientperspective.com/2012/07/12/if-her-syringe-didnt-killer-her-mine-may-have/