ubiquitin – This is what I meant, due to it being a personal preference I do not think that I can make a blanket statement, everyone has their own personal preference. Some people prefer not to go to the hospital at all, or to call a cab. Yet I think its reasonable to say that people that deal with these situations on a regular basis are in a better position to respond to this than random people that do not have first hand knowledge.
Avram – Your missing basic facts, EN does not transport, they call 9-1-1 when they believe the patient would require transport or more advanced care, the vans that were mentioned are personal vehicles that are fully stickered in which they respond to the patients location.
Avram – Regarding Neonatal Resuscitation, true anyone can get a certification, all you really need to do in order to get the certification, is answer some questions on a test, although a class is recommended its a test that is required. the same goes for ACLS and PALS which doctors, some nurses and paramedics must have and remain current. The certification on its own does not allow anyone to actually do anything above their scope of practice or license.
On a Basic level, which is where EN operates, their scope of practice and license does not allow them to do any of the advanced procedures. The basic stuff, while life saving and important, is just basic.
In short, ALS and NRP are not the same, yet it is the ALS degree (Doctor, RN or paramedic) that allows the provider to follow the NRP guidelines.
I agree with DWKL1, this thread has gone off topic. Lets keep it on topic.