EMS Protocol

[Sue]

Forrest,

You might get more answers to this non-trauma question
on one of the EMS lists:

EMS-L
Medic-L
NAEMT-L
AED Instructor Foundation

If you need info on them, write to me off-list.

Sue



Forrest Robleto wrote:

> Under the old AHA guidelines the EMS protocol was to begin CPR and AED 
> use
> on scene and transport after six shocks or three no shocks.  With the new
> guidelines for AED's, a single shock or no shock every two minutes, 
> the old
> protocol makes no sense.
>
> The consensus among educators and some state medical directors is that 
> the
> new EMS protocol would be to transport after three shocks or three no
> shocks.
>
> There seems to be no organization which will offer definitive 
> direction on
> this subject.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>

-- 

Sue Roundy, M.Ed., EMT-P (ret.)
President, High Sierra Resources
email:  suefire6 at charter.net  or  suencbrt at lsu.edu 
National Association of EMT's:  Secretary, Paramedic Division; 
     Liaison to International Association of Emergency Managers 
Past President, Nevada Emergency Medical Assoc.
President & Captain (ret.), Dayton (NV) Volunteer Fire Department 


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