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    Tips on getting a better BP reading in the back of an Ambulance

    This might be a noobie question since I just started out as an EMT a couple days ago, but do you guys have any good tips or tricks on finding a PT BP while the ambulance is in motion using a BP Cuff and Stethoscope. I obviously can get one regularly if the pt is sitting in place with no further...
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    Are Finger Pulse Oximetry Devices reliable?

    I recently bought my finger ox from amazon by a brand called accU-rate which was a CMS 500 DL and was having second thoughts if these devices were reliable in charting PT VS. Obviously for spo2 and HR. I don't want to seem reliant on technology to do my job due to already having skills to...
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    Ambulance Drivers Licence Test in CA question

    I'm 19 years old and was wondering if I still need to take the Physical Ambulance Drivers test after passing the written test at the dmv. I'm very eager to start working as an EMT, but during EMT class I remember hearing that you can't even drive an Ambulance till your 21. Is this true? And if...
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