Is there any movement in the region or at the state level to allow basics to use non-visualized airways (king, combi-tube, or lma)?
The state’s medical services committee formed an “airway subgroup” to discuss issues related to competency and quality assurance for airway. Part of the discussions included a proposed algorithm for the use of a non-visualized airway, such as the King LT, by EMT-Basics. The proposal was met with mixed response and the group agreed further discussion and revision was needed. In order for a scope of practice change to occur, the state medical services committee would have to agree upon the change, then the state executive committee would have to concur, and finally, OEMS would have to proceed with implementation.
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