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Old 07-13-2009, 06:16 AM   #10
Coolbreeze
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The "scoop and run" logic is a dangerous one. The responding medics and ambulances carry the knowledge, professionalism and equipment to stabilize a patient at the scene or as they transport. A personal vehicle can not. The operator of the personal vehicle will be white knuckled while driving which can cause another accident because adrenaline is now added to the equation. In my opinion, everyone should know the basics of first aid and CPR. That knowledge alone may buy a patient golden minutes. If you are in a rural area and are waiting for help, help the responders find you by flagging them down or pulling your car in the street with the headlights and flashers on. A radio system and now computer cads in some emergency rigs will alow the emergency vehicle communicate to the hospital to prepare for the incoming patient, sometimes a cell phone can't. Where I am from, a medic or fire fightercan request a Fly of our Medivac but a Doctor gives the final go ahead.
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