The LMA is NOT an acceptable way of managing the airway in trauma unless every other approach
has been exhausted.
> Hi Fred,
>
> Delicate balance to be struck - medical care by Fire is highly
> controversial and we are collectively trying to be supportive as
> possible.
>
> We would expect airway and c-spine control to be a 2-person technique
> generally and encourage the use of LMAs to facilitate this.
>
> Duty of care for Fire is a fairly grey area at present - generally we
> work well on scene and would be reluctant to see this changed.
>
> Cheers
> Anton
>
Rowley Cottingham
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