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    Trauma Patient Assessment question

    I would say uninjured side. Don't log roll a pelvic fracture at all, they like to throw that one at ya.
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    Are you an EMT or "Medic"

    Our ems service is hospital based and still I don't think most of the Nurses or docs know that their is a difference let alone the general public. I actually get called an ambulance driver more than anything.
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    Cooties! EMS exposure risks??

    Sounds a little excessive but it's for good reason. You don't want to get complacent and get stuck by a needle or get blood in your eyes, etc. even if you do get stuck they say the risk of transmission is still low but believe me it's not something you ever want to go through.
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    Top Five mistakes made by rookie EMTs

    I disagree with the first 3 very much so. As a rookie EMT and veteran you should do 1-3 on a regular basis. I can't stand it when I see people taking their sweet time to get to calls. Yes 90% of calls are not urgent but on those 10% that are you need to get there. I used to work in a system...
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    EMT - Misdemeanors

    assault is not a deal breaker but no one likes a DV Charge. I don't think you can even get certified through the state or NREMT with a DV charge, especially if its active in court.
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    How do you deal with bystanders with cameras?

    A few weeks ago we were treating a stable pt at a competition and there was a camera crew literally all up in us. They had their microphone next to the pts mouth and two cameras in our faces. PD officer on scene said they can record what they want. It sure made me mad but I tried not to get...
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