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Comment by Eric on March 2, 2009 at 8:59pm

You make a good point Ken. EMT-B's need to focus of BLS skills like accurate vital signs, BLS airway management, pateint assessment etc.) and not worry about the more invasive skills.

Comment by Robin Renfrew on March 2, 2009 at 8:03pm

When is that coming to the western side of the state? I have yet to hear of this from anyone here, and I'm an instructor. Are the EMTs trained in the indications/contraindications? I agree with Ken, this is NOT good.

Comment by Ken Roberts on March 2, 2009 at 7:58pm

Just wondering what everyone thinks of the fact that EMT-B's are now able to utilize and carry the King airway. I know from an employee at Danville ambulance that they indeed have them on their BLS rigs and had gone through a 3 hour training class on them from our state medical director. I for one am against this as you can now become an EMT-B in as little as two weeks.

Comment by Heather on February 19, 2009 at 1:50pm

The Senate version will be SB 240; however, the language of the senate bill has not been released yet.

Comment by John W. Magyar on February 19, 2009 at 1:18pm

NEWS ALERT -
1. Pa. House Bill 468 (revised EMS Law) has been published
2. NEW HIPAA (revised regulations from US govt.) See PWW Website
3. Red Flag Rule deadline is approaching - See PWW Website

Comment by John W. Magyar on February 5, 2009 at 12:47am

To all interested in the results of the 2-4-09 mtg. @ Country Cupboard.
Nobody else was able to make it except 2 of us so we just had a great buffet dinner and shot the breeze. If anyone is still interested in setting another date for a mtg. please email me: Ambguy@aol.com
Thanks, John

Comment by Ken Roberts on February 4, 2009 at 12:45pm

Great to hear about Tim doing better. Also I would like to say I can make the meeting tonight but I am geting my taxes done close to that time. If I can make it I will stop by but would most likely be late.

Comment by John W. Magyar on February 3, 2009 at 12:20pm

Is Everyone in Pa. ready for the "RED FLAG RULE" effective May1, 09??? If this is news to you, better check it out and get in compliance. Call your local EMS Council for more details.

Comment by John W. Magyar on January 28, 2009 at 1:51pm

I was told that Tim is making some progress. He was awake and talking and wished his wife a happy birthday.

Comment by Dave Prince on January 26, 2009 at 7:44pm

Is there an update on Tim Shumbat ? If anyone has something please post it so we all can stay updated.

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