Recent content by sp121988

That makes sense Sonds good, thanks for the info.

One quick question, how can you tell the difference between an absence seizure and an ATYPICAL absence seizure.

Thanks Awesome, thanks for the advice!

So... So basically you transport a load and go patient as soon as you are done with your rapid assessment, right?

Okay, so as of right now I'm only a first responder (but otherwise I wouldn't be asking about the EMT test), and I have a few question about specific parts of the EMT-B pratcical tests. 1. When EXACTLY during a trauma assessment do you verbalize loading a load and go patient into the...

Scoop and Screw! Like several others have said, I would do all i could to minimize on-scene time. I'd get him loaded asap, and meet the helicopter en route. As far as c-spine is concerned, as long as he has good peripheral CSMs, im gonna focus on the bleeding. I'd pop in 2 large-bore IVs en...

Im just a first responder but... generally, i try to be honest but optimistic. I never make a to a patient that promise i can't keep, and when in doubt, i just say: "I don't know, but I'm doing all I can." (unless im working with another responder, but thats just a grammatical change.):ph34r:

Ive been looking everywhere and i cant seem to find anywhere to take the 1st responder course (im an explorer and in order to use 1 of the post's ATVs or transport capable (no back board, just a stryker cot) golf carts, u have to be a 1st responder) noone in my post is anything above ARC 1st aid...

Ive been looking everywhere and i cant seem to find anywhere to take the 1st responder course (im an explorer and in order to use 1 of the post's ATVs or transport capable (no back board, just a stryker cot) golf carts, u have to be a 1st responder) noone in my post is anything above ARC 1st aid...

r u a HAM operator? My call sign is KB1NWQ

Try an Explorer Post Try to find an explorer post in your area, it may be your best bet for now

Thanks, there is a post in my area, i'll check it out

I just joined an EMS explorer post and i was just wondering what things i should make sure not to do as a rookie (i already know what i can and cannot do re: actual medical care/ scope of practice)

Im not even an EMT and i carry a kit and have used it one of my friends at school is an emt-b and he and i both carry kits and so 1 day after school this girl was playing catch in front of the schol and she ran full speed into a tilted picket fence and gashed her arm and so me and my friend...

I was looking for something a little closer to pre hospital care Well.. I was wondering about courses like the NHTSA first responder, the ARC's emergency response, WFA, WFR and stuff like that