Recent content by medic farva

I don't even attempt to tube my cardiac arrests any more. Insert the king and move on. Don't stop compressions for this. It's about VENTILATION, not intubation. While it may not take too long once your equipment is readied, it takes longer to ready your intubation equipment than it does to slam...

One of my favorite ways to document this issue is "pt had the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his/her breath that continued to linger throughout our entire contact." I realize that's a bit wordy, but gets the point across and you're not just saying 'odor of alcohol'. Alcohol gets...

Hey Wully! I must start by asking what part of the great state of Iowa you hail from. I'm from southeast Iowa and started my tenure with Medstar in September 2008. The views expressed here are my own and do not reflect the views of Medstar or its affiliates. That being said, busy is an...