Myth Busters: Slaying EMS Sacred Cows

“Modern” EMS is half a century old, and would you believe there are some things in EMS we have done for nearly that long, despite volumes of evidence that indicate they may not be best practice? We cling on to some practices that not only have been disproved by science but are actually dangerous. This dynamic, interactive, and controversial session will attempt to slay the sacred cows in EMS by busting myths related to ALS resource deployment, response times, lights and siren use, and even the fundamentals of EMS system design. Note: For the safety of the presenter, no weapons will be allowed into the session!