2004 Advnaced Provider BTLS Class

Advanced Provider BTLS Class

May 1&2, 2004

Fairmont State University

Hunt-Haught Hall

We had one of our ABC classes this spring at Fairmont State University. On Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2, we participated in the Advanced Provider Basic Trauma Life Support class. This is a tough class, were the instructors really expect you to display your best skills and to get on the ground and tough the patients.

If you ever get a chance to take the BTLS class, do. It is time well spent and helps one to discover what are the truly life-saving skills one needs to work effectively on the street.


*Sorry Becca. I really do not try to get pictures of you eating food...*			"Come over hear and say that..."


*Matt (aka, The Big Fella) paying close attention in class.*			*Tracey Corbin sharing some of her infectious enthusiasm for BTLS.*


*Nick and Charlotte getting ready for tramatic intubation practice.*			*Notice the modified technique for bag-valve mask that Darrin is using during his work with the dummy. (No, the on eon the table.)*


*Charlotte and Kasha get their chance at the breathing heads.*			*Charlotte is whispering instructions to her patient.*


*GOOD LORD! Don't EVER volunteer to be a victim, er patient, for a BTLS class.*			*There is not much left at this point, but Tracey and Bob dod put on a good feed for us in the morning.*


*The brain trust taking a break...*			*Combat rapid extrication, Part I...(sound)*


*Combat rapid extrication, Part II...(sound)*			*Do not let anyone tell you the BTLS for Advanced Providers is an easy course.*


*A quiet moment in the patient assessment class...*			*Later the same day...*