| Dave S 2005-04-05, 6:26 pm |
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Patrick wrote:
> "Dave S" <DoggtyredRN@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:mNU2e.2743$x4.360@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
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> times
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> I would like to see more comments on this, the AED trainers that
> I use when teaching use the AHA protocols which call for at least
> 3 series of 3 stacked shocks in the scenarios one can program in.
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> Then of course the AEDs that are actually fully operating defibrillators
> and pacers that our BLS providers use in manual mode can shock
> as many times as needed with the persistent rhythm.
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> I think maybe I will make a few calls.
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> Patrick H. Mason M.S. OHST, EMT-I
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I will readily admit that I dont have a LOT of exposure to this. I was a
paramedic before the AED's became mainstream, so I have pretty much been
a "do it yourselfer" with regards to rhythm interp/ treatment guidelines
( picking the right algorhythm for the situation, etc.. not free
lancing). (Can you say "brand new Lifepak 5??".. I was there.)
I want to say that the Houston Fire Dept (nearly 100 stations, about 80
ambulances) has AED's on all fire trucks and BLS ambulances in my
locale. If my memory serves me, their protocols (and equipment
programming) limit them to a max two "rounds" of 3 shocks until the
machine is reset.
Please do follow up and let me know. I would expect that the machines
have variability to their program to satisfy different regional
preferences (or doctor/ med director preferences)
Dave
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