Survey says.....

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I believe there are certain professional ethics of being an EMT that would trump our best practices. If the ER doc hadn't been present, your partner may well have been the most medically qualified person in the building. I've got no issue with a partner rendering medical assistance when it fits his qualifications until on-duty medical personnel arrive.

The fact he identified himself as a qualified professional and the dad nodding did help reduce the awkward factor - though there was still some uncertainty in me. The kid turned out ok....sat in the bleacher the rest of the game with his leg elevated and limped off the court after the game on him own. I guess, that's the most important thing.

As I read this thread and reflect on personal experiences, I wonder if doing much more than fetching ice or finding a clean towel puts us in a situation of more risk than we really want in most injury situations, regardless of our professional merits off the court.