Recent content by MedicMeJJB

This actually happened to my cousin, who is an EMT/FF in our hometown. We do live in a rural area and he was the first of the only 2 ambulances in the area, to arrive on scene. It was for an MVC (rollover), it was night and in the middle of a cornfield. He didn't recognize the vehicle, but the...

Did you mention.. "No! I wouldn't do that, I'm sorry, I would have done a jaw-thrust" ??

Absolutely agreed. I didn't mean that ET is the only way, sorry if it came across that way. All advanced providers should be proficient and trained in several alternatives. We are currently carry the King tube and Combi tubes, also. Surgical airways cannot be forgotten. ALL starting with good...

The point here was nailed several times.. LMAs are made for NPO patients, prior to surgeries. They are ideal for that situation, ET intubation is ideal for truly securing an airway - SO LONG AS IT IS DONE CORRECTLY! Confirmed.. Reconfirmed.. and then recomfirmed again! :P

I do this because I have never felt this way about any other thing in my life.. It's a career and a way of life, I have a passion, and it is a great thing to be able to serve others. Not to mention, we are always best prepared to help with those we love in the face of emergency. This job is...

BLS perspective, you did well. I don't think you should have done anything differently. You took care of A and B.. Good.. Now.. as further assessment, what would you have done? If you had completed your ABC's ...

Hahaha.. Funny sayings or things I've come across.. LOLFDGB - Lil Ol Lady Fall Down Go Boom Advice: Drop the baby? Fake a seizure! Smoke Break = Marbuterol TX

Medic School Application: $35.00 Test: $50.00 Tuition: $4,000.00 Books: $700.00 (like 12 books) Uniforms: $200.00 (Scrubs, lab jacket, coat, polo, sweatshirt <- All embroidered) Then you got gas for travel, new "better" equip., and well whatever else. :blink:

Try the price of Medic school. $700 just on books...

I forgot how great my driver's license picture looked... shhhew!

I am with you on the funny shirts Sasha. Geez, people this is our life, it's what we do. If someone wants to walk around wearing an EMT shirt, EMT socks, and EMT underwear... I could careless! That is their choice, if it so makes them happy - then go for it. And if I want to wear a shirt around...

I don't know that I'd chance it. Better be safe than sorry.

Good luck!

Man KEV... are you stalking me? How did you know all of that about me?

Man, I'm just glad I don't have a balloon in my uterus. Poor lady!