Recent content by jteeters

When I was learning to intubate in my Paramedic program (about a year ago), we learned that selection really depended upon provider preference. However, we were taught the methods to use both, and explained that the straight blade worked In almost every situation, where the Mac did not. I...

Thank you for that. I greatly appreciate it. I'm always happy to learn more.

Although, I'm definitely open to the suggestions you have. Teach this newbie some good. Haha.

I thought about giving him some Roc, but since the Propofol drip was already running, I just gave him a bolus. It did the trick.

After this experience, I absolutely agree. At first, I was kind of freaking out (new Medic syndrome...I'm not perfect, don't judge me HAHA). Doesn't see, like they could give him enough to keep him down. Even at the receiving ER.

Transfer from local hospital to JoMo, Pt sustained a skull fracture and has a subdural hematoma and a pulmonary contusion. The initial call was for an unresponsve Pt who they believed was hit by a car. Pt was extremely intoxicated. He's intubated, on a Diprivan drip at 20ml/hr and a banana...

For the second shift in a row, Cardiac arrest. Last shift, it was in the home. Last seen normal at midnight, and the call came out at 0500. ACLS protocol followed, 20 mins of CPR, 5 rounds of epi, an intubation. Asystole for the duration. Called on scene. This time, at a local nursing home...

Congratulations! 120 questions was what I took the second time I took the Paramedic test. Its enough to make the heart sink, isn't it? May your career be long and rewarding.

Congratulations! May your career in EMS be long and rewarding!

Good luck when you do!

Rock on, bro! Any plans for EMT or Paramedic?

Good luck, brother! Hope you nailed it.

Get it next time. Study up. Have faith. I failed my first time.