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brentoli

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BushyFromOz

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+1 for providing an evidence based arguement

Yeah, i dig this

I always wondered with the Malayan / New Mexico one, whether there was a difference in pre-hopital system thats not mentioned? Ive never been able to see the entire article, just the extract.

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ambodriver
ambodriver

people use KEDS?

emtannie
emtannie

A KED is only to be used on a stable patient not requiring rapid extrication. That should be considered before "is my patient pregnant." I don't see where pregnancy would be an issue. If the sit

ambodriver
ambodriver

whoa whoa super medic. Let's not take this into a personal attack because you don't like my opinion of the KED? Use it if you like it, I could really give two shits what ya use or how ya use it. T

Richard B the EMT Newbie

Richard B the EMT

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If I DON'T apply the KEDS, when usual operating local protocol calls for it's use, I better have a damn good rationale to offer, first to my lieutenant, then my captain, then the FDNY's Office of Medical Affairs. OMA might contact N Y State DoH about revoking my EMT Cert if my rationale doesn't hold up.

(FYI, been down that route before, not relating to KEDS use, however. OMA backed my partner and myself)

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