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    Aremt-p reg in australia??

    so i just realized a few things: 1. not a single Australian on the forum has backed AREMT as a solid organisation so far... but that's completely besides the point. To be perfectly honest, judging any organisation, standard or body by the actions of one person, or by ones personal...
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    Blood coagulant during internal bleeding

    Paramedics in Israel can carry FFP, artificial plasma products and tranexamic acid some flight paramedics in Australia (esp. Melbourne) can carry FFP & RBC's / O- neg transfusions/
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    Case Series: Accidental Epipen digital self administration

    Please, my winnie the poo bandaids for kids KILL yours :lol: :D
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    Case Series: Accidental Epipen digital self administration

    Accompanying Radiology:
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    Case Series: Accidental Epipen digital self administration

    Case Series: A care provider accidentally administers an Epipen containing 300ug to thier own thumb/ digit whilst trying to figure out how to administer to a patient. Immediate effects are: Local Vasoconstriction Loss of circulation/ adequate perfusion with a cap refill >4 seconds...
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    Experience with Conterra's Infinity Jump Kit II?

    Hey I'm Looking at buying the Conterra infinity jump kit II anyone have any experience with it? opinions? .etc much appreciated :D
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    Blood Filling ETT/Supraglottic Airway

    many possibilities, try looking at disseminating intravascular coagulopathy 'DIC' it sucks and basically means end game if it progresses far enough to mean blood in the tube. or pulmonary contusion, massive airway trauma.etc
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    Appendectomy for Paramedics

    See THIS is what i've been trying to convince folks to do for ages!! I mean, its not like we in EMS don't have the training or education! and we sure as hell have the money!! why just limit yourselves to appendectomies? people, this is the age of revolutions in EMS! I'm thinking we...
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    Do you have a nickname?

    the drunk whisperer...
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    Traumatic Arrest stop CPR?

    agreed, this guy had one chance and one chance only: an ER doc (scott weingart) was walking past and did an open clamshell thoracotomy there and then as well as a surgical airway... even then his chances suck... CPR is useless in traumatic arrest, compressing a chest with shredded vessels/...
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    Any EMT from Australia?

    in Australia EMT doesn't really exist. there are certificate 4 courses that teach basic skills + cannulation and supraglotic airways that are considered an 'EMT' or rather industrial medic. on Australia ambulances, we ONLY have highly qualified and educated professional paramedics. if you...
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    How old are you?

    17 been working in ems 3 years, still consider myself a total probie Never be afraid to asks questions afterwards Know when not to talk Being polite and courteous will always pay off in the long run Find a mentor who will support and teach you what you need to learn, not what you want...
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    Jump kit

    on a similar train of thought, im of the opinion that almost everything in urban EMS can be improvised/ done without for the first few minutes until backup arrives you need gloves, trauma shears and pharmaceuticals. everything else can be improv'ed from the environment around you or can...
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