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Overview KCTCS System Office provides leadership, support and service for the operations and management of the entire system including community and technical colleges throughout the state. KCTCS, which includes 16 colleges and 68 campus locations, is the largest provider of post-secondary...

You are correct about the placement. The effect of the double defibrillation on the vectors of energy have shown, in some studies, to be more effective in resolving VF.

Option 1 is the best for the long run. This is a surgical problem and must be handled as such.

In 2005, a study of over 1400 participants showed that participants who habitually slept few hours were more likely to have associations with diabetes type 2

That right there is funny...I don't care who you are!

Just be careful about using things like chicken bones to represent fractures...they can carry some nasty bacteria that "might" be killed by microwaving...and again...they might not.

Take a look at the book "Success for the EMT Basic". It is a great study book that I require all of my students to purchase. Bill

Therein lies the challenge of critical thinking. The short answer is...it all depends! Bill

Regardless of the reason...he refused a call.

State of KY Protocols http://kbems.kctcs.edu/Home/Protocols/tabid/148/version%204.41.pdf

Very impressive. It looks like you have lots of room to work. Do you have some type of restraint system for the medic in the back to protect them in case of a sudden stop? Bill

Do the privates and volunteer services use paramedics as well? Bill

I am researching the salary and educational structure of medics from around the world. I'm not looking for confidential information, just "ballpark" figures. Thanks, Bill

I have no financial interest in this book, but "Success For The EMT Basic" is the only study resource I recommend for my students. It structures their questions similar to NREMT. Bill