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Chris much appreciate the feedback. I got response from our LifePak representative and he says that a 3-lead set is the ONLY way to see the ecg heart rhythm. I am betting that you are right and my rep. is wrong. Just for kicks anyone else have personal experience with the ecg display...

Don't tell anyone. Pissst - I am a secret agent. Shhhhh ;)

Get a real job and volunteer part time as an EMT:beerchug:

Anyone have the LIFEPAK 1000 with ECG Display model that display patients heart rhythm ? If so I have a few questions: Does the ECG display of the heart rhythm require special 3 lead pads or does it use the same AED pads used to shock the patient? Does the ECG display model have voice prompts...

Check out UK 999Medic which visited SF in USA Google search UK Paramedic 999Medic Mark Glencorse who was involved in Chronicles of EMS . Lots of YouTube vides made my Mark for Chronicles of EMS showing differences between UK paramedics and San Fransisco paramedics. I bet if you email Mark...

Good point. We need more data collected on saves from nurses and medics that ignored doctors when they tell everyone its time to stop.

H'mm I better start working out in the gym.

When to Quit I had the same questions. I guess we need a follow up article on When is it Time to Quit CPR

NPR: When Not To Quit: Man Revived After 96 Minutes As a volunteer EMT-B I personally have had a few saves that were similar. Maybe not 96 minutes but 30+ minutes and revived in the hospital. One of the 52 YO patients that made it did give us some added incentive when during CPR en route to...

Anyone try electronic EMS books lately? I have found the NOOK Study software from Barnes and Noble has an excellent search capability. The free NOOK study software for eTextbooks only runs on Windows and MAC personal computers. This Fundamentals of Emergency Care can be downloaded for...

BLS volunteer rescue squad looking to purchase first automatic BP cuff. Also looking to purchase automatic wrist BP cuff for fire rehab. Any and all comments welcome. Suggestions on model and where to buy. Wallmart has the Omron HEM-609 Wrist BP Cuff for $40.99. Anyone use this...