Recent content by J. Burdett

I'm not sure really. Two other gentleman at my service took the test and were unsuccessful. I really don't know though. Since I've passed a lot of people are asking what were the questions and basically what's the fastest and easiest way to pass the test. That's frustrating. So I hope it's...

Yeah I thought it was a little crazy too. To be fair though I guess, my service does 911, CCT, BLS, and fixed wing. She's just probably not aware of what FP-C means since the service wants more CCP-C for thier busier ground transports. I'm sure it'll work out. I think I'll study for a couple...

I passed with a 80. It was a very difficult test and I was happy it was because I haven't been challenged like that in awhile. I read 5 different books (2 text and 3 exam prep) and a comprehensive online course over the timespan of 1 year but I would say that only prepared me for about 50 to 60...

Thank you for this! We are currently gathering info for some protocol changes and I believe this will help!

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Still SQ :wacko:

I have :) 46 yo male w/ hx of cluster migraines received 15lpm NRB and was asymptomatic before our arrival at the ER. Pretty simple physiology behind why it's therapeutic.

I concur ;) Neonates w/ L ventricular hypoplastic syndrome rely on a patent ductus arterious for systemic perfusion most of the time. When given high flow O2 the resulting vasoconstriction closes the PDA which results in death. Which is bad. So if you get a call for a "blue baby" and find...

Sounds like a handful! My initial treatment probably would've consisted of Xopenex via neb at 6lpm, 18g IV w/ 250ml bolus, and Trendelenburg positioning if the pt would tolerate it. I've witnessed Trendelenburg increase BP many, many times. It's not a myth in my book. What was the pt's...

Yes! :cool:

Remember that Type II diabetes can be progressive in the pt with poor eating habits. That can easily render Metformin ineffective and the pt would have to start taking insulin. Sometimes, the pt finds this out the hard way if they don't routinely check their glucose levels by experiencing HHNS...

Why do you say that? I have a sneaking suspicion ;) I'm just wondering if it's for the same reason.

Also, Metformin can cause lactic acidosis. So if the pt was taking it and experiencing lactic acidosis, lactated ringers could exacerbate that I would think.

Good job but still call for your orders! Magnesium is also needed to create the co-enzyme TPP (thiamine pyrophosphate). Given the hyperglycemia the pt was more than likely also experiencing hypomagnesmia secondary to HHNS induced osmotic diuresis. This pt probably needed "banana" bag along w/ a...

There is a problem with that question. The vagus, hypoglossal, and trigeminal nerves are stimulated by intubation. Possibly the facial nerve also, I can't remember. So you weren't really wrong. If the question had read "What cranial nerves are stimulated by intubation?" your answer would have...