Recent content by LEB343

Don't forget R/M and Pridemark Paramedics are the same company in CO. If you don't want to work in Aurora, Pridemark has the 911 contracts for Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, and Fairmount. Not huge contracts but options. Also, working in Aurora with AFD isn't as bad as most people say it is. If you are...

I am currently 4 months pregnant and working on a 24 hr 911 ambulance. I plan on working in the field for another 2-3 months if I can. It helps when you have an awesome partner who does all of the heavy lifting. I asked HR of my company if they had light duty for me when i can no longer work...

I am currently 11 weeks pregnant and working on a 24 hr 911 ambulance. My OB told me I am cleared to work my current position until I am 16 weeks along, then she does not want me to lift more than 20 lbs. I personally want to work in the field longer than that. (My company does not have any...

Didn't realize that. We always get a board right away.

What do you use if you have to do CPR?

I got b*tched out by a nurse the other day for bringing a woman in not back boarded after being punched in the head. I stated pt consumed alcohol 6 hours prior to the event and he wanted her back boarded because alcohol was involved. Pt was not clinically intoxicated and did not complaint of...

Thanks for the discussion. Like I said, I'm a basic and I only have basic EKG knowledge. I've never attended an ACLS class or a 12 lead class. The system I work in is very weird to say the least. The protocols make many medics scared to do anything but drive code 3 to the ED. The treatment done...

We had a pt the other day that had a "silent MI" ie no chest pain. Pt had a history of a past MI 20+ yrs ago and on this day pt was nauseous/vomiting and was pale and diaphoretic. Pt had ST elevation in V1-V3 and depression in III and aVF. My question is: would you give this pt nitro if he...

They require it but put in your application anyways. I was in the same boat and when I got an interview, I just explained that I was in the process of taking the class and would graduate at X amount of time. Good luck!

I work for R/M in Aurora and its not bad. As an EMT its great, I have learned a ton working on an ALS-911 car. I personally have a great relationship with AFD (for the most part :P). I have a great partner and you will get tons of experience. I did start on wheel chair van but I think it was a...

I was literally about to put my completed medic school app in the mail when I changed my mind. I know I would be a great medic and I was up for the challenge (BLS isn't doing it for me anymore), but EMS wasn't going to cut it anymore for me. I love the excitement of running calls and I love the...

It sounds like you need to work on your technique. I'm 5'2" and 120 lbs and I am in no way in shape. I had a pretty tough lifting test that sounds similar to your (except it was 120 lbs for females) and I passed. I have a background in physical therapy/ athletic training and I know how to lift...

This has turned into a great debate! I guess this call could have been BLS or ALS. Just wanted to clear up a few things. There was a language barrier with pt. Her orientation was unknown along with unknown LOC. Also, in our protocols, we as ems cannot call a trauma alert. There are no...

The rumor around Denver is that they are run by the Russian mob lol

After reading all the comments and talking about this situation with other medics, I completely understand why the hospital called a trauma alert. I guess with my limited "basic" knowledge, I didn't realize that at first. I also see why this was a BLS call, mainly because of the short transport...