Yeah i think you would of been good with just given glucagon 1mg IM...If her sugar level didnt go up with that and u were able to get a IV going then you would go with 50% dextrose ...
You are soooo right about that...I have also seen some stuff and it amazes me that these people are still certified to treat people..Actually it's scarey...I see it everyday in the nursing home where i work..We had a resident in respiratory failure and i walked into the room to see if i could...
yeah i can only speak for Mineola ambulance corp, that they only take people that live in the area..I'm sure there are corps out there that don't require you to live in the district.. ;)
To be honest with you..I think i surprised everyone who knows me when i tell them that i volunteer for a ambulance corp..I was someone who fainted at the site of blood, could never handle emesis (vomiting) along with other things..This guy i worked with for a few months told me that he was an...
Welcome to our EMS family.... :rolleyes: I'm from Nassau county and volunteer for Mineola Ambulance Corp....Rescuecpt is right when she says you really need to get yourself into a refresher course..This will also help you feel more confident when you are out there treating pt's...Good luck...