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Canman: thanks for the location info. My tac-medic course was partially taught by a MD Trooper/Flight Medic who was telling me about the system up there. I know y'all (that's a Texas term, BTW) have a statewide air ambulance system run by the state police, as well as the statewide radio link...

Fish: I would be extremely surprised if MedStar wasn't doing it... Their medical director was a street medic for a number of years before medical school and he's pretty up on the latest and greatest stuff. Not sure what CareFlite is doing any more, though I don't think they have too many 911...

@epipusher: Fabulous! That's what I'm looking for. Thanks for the info, and congrats on the true save. @Nervegas: I'm actually writing a set of protocols for a small D/FW area fire dept that is getting into the EMS business, which is part of what prompted this post.... I mentioned it to buddy...

I know the Houston area is in on it.... Thats the closest major metro area to me. @TomB:Agreed, there is no reason to be doing a study or pilot.... It should be the standard, or at least moving toward it, but alas, some agencies are so far behind the curve that they are just now getting...

The newest post on this topic I can find is dated almost three years ago which leads me to believe not many places are doing it. If I am incorrect, or if there is a more current post that I missed, please forgive me. One of the things that is quickly coming down the pipe for CPR in my area...