Recent content by emeraldjay

Our protocols are real similar to yours. The MD is handed a little card that says something to the effect that once EMS is on scene, medical control is lord king and master. If the doc wants to help then he has to contact medical control to get permission. RN's get no recognition beyond a "yup...

My experience when doing vitals, as a nurse aide rather than in the field, has shown me that the numbers can be nearly 20 off with both numbers. I agree that if you can't hear it, do it by palpation. Anyone have suggestions on what brand/model stethoscope to use for getting a bp?