Thanks for the advice SS. I'll be sure to throw it (King LTD) away asap!
J/k
I agree there is never enough weight placed on proficiency. The fact remains that I would carry an Iron lung if it would save the life of one of my officers. Hopefully it will not come to that, those things are heavy!
I have had to perform a couple of crics in my career, and they do not bother me. Not sure how easy they'd be in the dark though. I currently carry a cric and ET kit in my bag, and I keep two NPA's in my vest for "immediate" treatment. It is only recently that I've been issued the "King" by my SWAT Medical Director. Verdict is still out until I have to use it, or until I hear poor reviews from credible sources.
SS - "Be maximally proficient with a laryngoscope (I like the SF version from North American Rescue Products....light weight!!"
I have thought about switching to it from a traditional handle. Do you have rigidity problems with the NARP handle? I've heard some concerns regarding this.
Thanks again for the advice,
BK