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I guess my question for those that give the Nitro if the BP is "high enough" is What do you consider "High Enough?" 140/90? Even if they have a 25% drop they will still be at 105/... Is that high enough? Where do you draw the line? Do you ask your patients if they have had Nitro and...

We did not practice on each other. We used the arm a few times and did all of our live sticks in the clinical setting. We were required to have 10 first time attempt successful sticks in the hospital setting (ER or OR) prior to being allowed to start our EMS clinicals.

I just looked up the requirements to be part of the NICU transport team for our local hospital. This is for the DRIVER position. Paramedic, min 1 year expierience with NICU exp. preferred BCLS ACLS NRP EVOC Must function as an integral part of the team within NICU and on the Transport team to...

I just want to thank all of you for your educational e-mails over the past year. I am totally screwed up now and have little chance of recovery. I no longer open a public bathroom door without using a paper towel. Or have them put lemon slices in my ice water without worrying about the...

That was basically my same arguement to another Medic I work with who was appalled that this happened. This was the right decision for this baby. I have NO ISSUE with it. I am just extremely curious about it since it is just not something we deal with daily. More than one person has...

Well he had an Anoxic Brain Injury after that cardiac arrest a few hours after birth. He had all kinds of ICD codes on his chart (Anoxic Brain Injury, Seizure Disorder, PPH to name a few). His journey to his angels was just a matter of time. His mother was the one to take care of him at...

I ran a call on a 4 mo old. He was born full term, without apparent complications during the pregnancy. He APGARS were good (8 and 10). Mom tested postive during pregnancy for multiple substances, however he was not born addicted. She had prenatal care, no apparent abnormalities. A few...

Congrats Kev! It is a little funny you won.... and with that particular post.

Nope. Never do. Only time I ever did was when I was in the Army and they lined us all up and walked us through the shot line. The Guy Giving the Shot... "Are you allergic to eggs?" Person getting the Shot... " Nope. " The Guy Giving the Shot... "Any chance your pregnant?"...

You all need to step back a moment, take a deep breath, and bring that back in line with what the thread is about. This WILL NOT turn into a Student vs. EMT/Medic fight.

No so fast ma'am. That is the textbook/correct answer for the state test. If you are transferring a patient from one medical facility to another you can get by with a white copy/or no copy. Thats what protocols and medical control are for. I once had a daughter tackle me to the ground as I...

I would rather make the attempt to get that hospice patient to their home to be surrounded by loved ones in an eviroment they loved. I have transported patients with respirations of 4-6..... one very memorable man who died as soon as we put him in his bed at home..... people who were not...

So if you would not have minded holding her hand, and she was obviously scared and near the end, why would not take her hand in yours and hold it. Its obvious she was in desperate need of some physical comfort, instead you hid behind her and pretended not be be aware of her needs. Sure you...

HA.... How about this one for a match up... Next to throw a hat in the ring!! http://www.tsgnet.com/pres.php?id=357563&altf=Wfou1&altl=Nfejd

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For me the hard part is getting the "I'm sorry to have to tell you ..... " speech out and still make it sound like I care about their personal agony. Sounds harsh, I know. But to know me is to understand me. After calling DOA 7 times in 5 shifts, I got a little perturbed that it just seemed...

ARRRRGH!!!! I called my dispatchers at 0600 and told the it was their mission to use the words "Arrrgh Matey" at some point during the day. We managed to get a few, "Pirate Talk" trasmissions out without being to obvious, before my supervisor called me and asked whats with our voice. I just...

The Annual Surviving Trauma Conference schedule has been published. Great conference, for all specialties. Information has been taken from www.districtoneems.com Conference Schedule Friday, November 21, 2008 0700-0745 Registration/Continental Breakfast 0745-0800 Welcome, Comment...

Not for my full time gig. My truck is based in the next town over. That particular shift covered the entire county and a 2 trips over to the beach... blah! I am on a 72 hour shift now..... so far, 36 hours in and only 5 calls. Fingers crossed for a great second half.