Gamanit – What are the statistics that you are referring to? It would be nice if I can take a look at those numbers. To say that it is close to nill is very inaccurate, There are algorithms in place for this and these types of emergencies do occur. Not sure from where you take it that there need to be or these patients usually present with a prior indication. While some patients are at higher risk for abruptios and previas one does not need to have any prior indications to have an abruptio or significant post partum hemorrhage. In fact, every woman in the third trimester presenting with abdominal pain is considered to have an abruptio until proven otherwise.
I will ignore the personal attacks, It is irrelevant if I claim to even have any prehospital certification or not. Treating shock is beyond the EMT’s scope of practice. True, the EMTs can place the patient in shock position which might preserve the patients vital organs and even keep the patient warm, yet they cannot offer fluid replacement which is the first step in treating any hemorrhage or even transport to definitive care without an ambulance. Is that not so?