Mal, I'm really not trying to be a pain
Not at all, this is great conversation
but would you do that on a conventional vehicle without (a) turning off the ignition switch or (b) pulling the 12V supply, much less (c) chocking/blocking the wheels?
My scenario was an immediate need, compromised airway or similar where the responder pokes his head in the drivers window to see what can be done. Time permitting, yes you are absolutely correct, all those precautions should/would be taken.
I just raided my brother's bookmarks he left on my dad's computer.
Great, thanks, I'll take a look at them. I'm sure the manufacturers are doing what they can for education. Just remember, this is brand new technology. People who have been resonding to accidents for decades are now faced with an unknown. Their first reaction will be to wait, rather than chancing adding themselves to the patient count.
As you said, first rule is protect your crew. And if that means you take two minutes, you take two minutes, same as at an unidentified hazmat.
Exactly. I wasn't saying that it would preclude aid, just delay it. My point was that I don't want a vehicle (right now) that might delay aiding me if I'm the driver/patient.
Sorry, man, I'm not trying to belittle your concerns. I'm just saying that from what I've learned, the risks are mitigatable with training.
Again, absolutely. Trainign for this is no different than training for delivering a baby in the field. The first time you come across that situation, you're going to take a step back. The tenth time, you'll have no hesitation.
I guess what got lost in this is that I was looking at owning a hybrid through the eyes of EMS. I wasn't saying that EMS won't be able to respond, I was saying I don't want to be the hybrid owner that gets a delayed response (how little it might be) because the technology is still new, and the education hasn't run it's course yet.
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