mickey2050

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1. Paramedic triage

   mickey2050 replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

   "Aside from that, I appreciate how medics work and function in the field but there exist fundamental differences between the professions. Medics are taught to follow and function according to protocols. Nurses are able to think outside the protocol."...

2. Paramedic triage

   mickey2050 replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

   It is amazing that a paramedic can go out and get the absolute worst patients and provide medical care often by protocol alone versus online medical control but you all are questioning whether they can triage the patients that arrive by car. That is...

3. Paramedic triage

   mickey2050 replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

   If you are working where paramedics need a nurse as "back-up" you have a serious problem with your paramedic programs. Paramedics in our area can triage better than most of our nurses. They are trained to triage and treat.