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I've been having this discussion going back and forth with my medic. Im surprised to hear his answer. So if you would be so kind, your thoughts please, as to the signs and symptoms of a type 1 diabetic who has eaten, has a BS=210, and has not taken her insulin. My thoughts, if insulin is not...

BACKGROUND: My company has been out of Procainamide(1 Month), Zofran(1month), Mag Sulfate(8 months) Nitro Spray(2 months). All are part of our protocols and all we are without. No "Supplier Shortages" have been reported, and surrounding services(ALS Fire Dept's, Hospitals) are still with ample...

Ive been trying to research EMS certification, jobs, companys, protocols, etc, in navajo County, AZ but can't find where to look. Is anyone from or know about the Arizona EMS system, more specific the Navajo County 'Flow of Things'? If you could redirect to a previous thread addressing this...

So im in Seattle currently and I've noticed AMR has been going by the hotel code3, whats this all about??? I thought Medic One was the primary ALS Ambulance for all of King Co., WA??? (saw a Medic One Ambulance blocked by one of the FF's personal trucks in the fire station bay, thought maybe...

ALS Ambulance and ALS Fire Engine arrive on scene at the same time to residence for a reported "Diff Breather". At front door is reporting party(patient's daughter) directing crew into the kitchen. Crew enters kitchen to find 57 year old male lying left lateral in mild to moderate distress...

I didnt find any forums in the search so i'll ask my question here, "How much money does an American Heart Association Instructor make per person?" my buddy said his friend is an instructor and stated that about $5 goes to the AHA and the rest is profit for the instructor. Is this true? Are...

If i wanted to start an EMT Program, how would i go about doing that? Anybody know how or have experience with such? (24yo EMT, California, 911 experience, more info upon request)

As an EMT I've noticed a lack of structure in most EMT classes (haven't attended Paramedic School yet) both from my own experience and after reviewing the class structures of different New Hires, EMT Ride Alongs, etc… Teaching in general interest me and I have found that most classes do not...

--EMT Basics-- in San Bernardino County EMTs start at about $10/hr. Taking into consideration that EMTs make overtime(1.5) after 8hr... That Roughly equates to Gross: $24,000yr. Net: $19,000yr. or $1,600 a month.... --Paramedics-- in San Bernardino County Paramedics start at $14/hr. This...

I've searched this site but was unable to find anything on the different types of 2° Type II AV Blocks... My ECG Class Instructor is stating that there are 2 Types of 2° AV Block Type II's...(Confused Yet..) So Let's Forget about "Mobitz I/Wenckebach" and focus on different types of Mobitz II...

My company is voting for union soon... We're voting Yes/No to Turlock Emergency Medical Services Association under the United Steel Workers Union (the same Union of the Highly Paid Kaiser Fontana employees).... Would Like to hear your guy's 'imput' on unions and turlock/USW... Thank You...

What as a Paramedic were you(anyone) unable to provide to your patient's, especially those that died??? What additional skills/knowledge do you think needs to be added to a Paramedics Scope of Practice? I asked this question in a previous post but didn't get an answer.... But I feel its a...

I searched for other GPS threads but couldn't find any comparing the different Brands/Models that work best for EMS employees. I work in an area roughly 40 miles long... so its often easy to get turned around or misplaced in an unfamiliar area. Some GPS' have 'Nearest hospital' options that...

Aside from this site, Do you guys have any other educational mediums (web sites, DVD Series', podcasts, etc.) that any of you have found helpful? I really enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/user/Campbellteaching#p/u/30/hTxVAmrJdyk http://www.campbellteaching.co.uk/?page=home I've found this...

I've been infatuated with an uploaded video series on youtube about the HEMS Doctor's(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP9ODcwr7ck) who work in the Pre-Hospital setting, operating much like 'Super Paramedics'. (Well there's nothing 'Para' about it) Dr.s in the field providing care within 10...

I was working with a guy awhile back who would spike the i.v. bag and turn it upside down to let the air escape, so when the i.v. was ready there was no air in the bag what so ever.... Has anyone heard of this or know what it is called???? I failed to ask him and have since never seen him.

I've looked for Flight Nursing threads but have come up empty... (I'm sure someone can bombard me with a couple links) is anyone currently working as one or does anybody have any thoughts/info on it. HEMS looks interesting and I would love to hear someone ramble about.

FIRE vs. EMS HEMS LONDON 'Medic ONE' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EENc_zNR0 ***Please Note: I will refer to only ALS ambulances as “EMS” for this Post. I was just sitting here watching “HEMS London” and it dawned on me after watching the European EMS system do as they do…. How...

I'm considering moving out of CA, and into possibly Washington, maybe even Oregon... Does anyone have any advice, experience, insight, opinions, or bad things to say about EMS and quality of life up the Coast??? I'd love to hear anything and everything! Ty Preemptively...