Which is why I didnt respond to the ABC/CAB question. In general, in an emergency you're not doing a head to toe in proper systems...you see blood-you assess things that would indicate low blood volumes. Etc...
A lot of crap they teach in school doesnt work on the job either.
Just like " there's a lawyer behind every bullet " , there's a lawyer behind every good deed .
That info is dated so know your " good Samaritan " laws before you choose to get involved . .
b) " This section does not apply to acts or omissions amounting to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct "
I would think that if a mistake is made ( and they are by both new and experienced folks ) , that a lawyer can use subsection b against you .
Changing/dealing with tracheostomy would be a major one. I've never had an extra pair of hands for trach changes.Without completely hijacking the thread, such as?
There is also plenty in school which does not teach you what is needed for the job. Keeping the status quo for cost and course length (compared to the other local programs) squashes the opportunity for making the program what it should be (more ride time, EVOC, etc.).
I seriously doubt I would get into the emergency services field. I would just do the training to gain knowledge. That said, I may love it and contemplate a career change. My intentions now are just to gain knowledge on how to be able to help a person in need as I am severely lacking now in that ability. I do know that if I pursue this path I will spend as much time as possible getting hands on training. It seems to be a consensus in the field that being in an ER or ambulance or wherever the job is being done is more valuable that reading about it in a book.