Probably the best advice
In my neck of the woods, it does not matter what level you are, if you’re a higher license than that of the service, e.g. Paramedic/AEMT working for a Basic level service, you can still sport the Paramedic\AEMT patch. You can only function to the highest level that...
I was actually pretty lucky that I didn’t start dating my wife until after I was in the field so she knew what she was getting into. Even knowing what to expect, it took her several years to except my work schedule, or at least make her peace with it.
Depending on the service you choose, the...
If the junior medic feels uncomfortable for whatever reason, the senior medic should step up and take the call, Period!
During the call is, IMO, not the place to have the discussion on whether or not the BLS crew member should take the call. Take care of business; get your patient to the...
Ditto
It's our SOP to apply the Lucas2 within the first 5 minutes of arriving on scene (if it fits the patient). I've had experience with the Auto Pulse and was not impressed with it AT ALL! It never seemed to function properly on the 5-6 times I deployed it, something to do with the sensor I...
I've only heard of 2 and they were both in Texas. Both had some serious fines, and 1 had some serious jail time and they went after the M.D. But that was for a signifiant amount, something like 100+ doses.
I’ve had the unfortunate experience of working for a service where Narcs were stolen...
It never ceases to amaze me how we in EMS seem to eat our young!
I’m referring to substance abuse in general. I personally know of 7 different incidents involving both physicians and nurses working in direct patient care areas that have been busted either inebriated on the job, popped a hot...
Absolutely agree.
I actually took over the QA/QI position a few years ago and have worked hard to remove that stigma from the position. QA/QI should be a learning mechanism first and foremost!
As far as change, an increase in educational requirements for sure.
CDecilio,
I don’t want to rain on your parade but if that’s how this company handles its induction, I shudder to think how they handle daily operations.
Unless it's some extremely extenuating circumstances, I’d bounce.
The grass isn’t always greener brother, I’d keep my prospects...
This you??
Had trouble with the buffering and was choppy so couldn't see everything.
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Police-Man-Took-Ambulance-Out-for-a-Drive-142572415.html
Exactly!!
Why would you even publish a study like this? Super market tabloid garbage!! Completely subjective.
Where can one obtain a “Feeling Thermometer” anyway? I might need one for my jump bag!!