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One of my interests in the EMS field is EKG interpretation. As a Basic I have no real need to learn about EKG's. However, I am constantly given strips by Medics and Doctors and would like to know what I am looking at. I have been looking for a book to self teach me some stuff on EKG's and 12...

Do NOT use their website. The website is full of errors and when confronted with the errors they refused to fix them. Horrible web site. Good text book though.

There are many different devices that use oxygen including a demand valve. The OP didn't state that they were only using a NRB or NC. After I posted I realized exactly what the OP was talking about and was going to post what n7lxi posted. Unfortunately I wasn't home to do so. Thats the last...

There is no real formula. There are too many variables. What is the flow rate? What is the patients' tidal volume? What device are you using to deliver O2? What is the temprature? There are charts that will give you an estimate usually based on 4lpm and 12lpm. Realistically, you need to...

The best way to prepare for the NREMT exam is to study and understand your text book. The classes are designed to bring you up to national standards. Why pay several hundred dollars for a class only to waste more money on so called study sites? Here is the low down on the NR test - it is a...

First off stop worrying about the NREMT. You are early into your education, concentrate on your classwork. Class curriculum is designed to train you to National Standards. If you understand the curriculum you wont have a problem with the NR test. As for what we do in the field that is not...

Only problem with working in Bremerton is having to rely on the ferry. Which as of today is $26.30 for a round trip ticket. Add that to the high cost of living in Seattle and its probably not worth it. Ferries are always delayed. Only other option is the Narrows bridge which makes for a long...

If you are living in Seattle AMR is probably your best bet. King County doesn't allow Private Paramedics but you can be hired to work BLS in Seattle and then transfer to Pierce County as a Paramedic. Even as a basic for AMR you will see plenty of ALS stuff. Olympic is a good company to...

We post in between calls. I don't mind it too much because I have a good partner so the shift flies by. What I hate is our post locations are quiet as far as traffic goes. I like to people watch and being posted in the back of some golf course at o dark thirty is not exactly fun. My favorite...

I work in this system so I am going to be careful how I respond to this. Seattle Fire, like any other agency, has its good and its bad. Most will work with us and treat us with respect. The "bad apples" are far and few, however they will stick in your mind more than the good ones. Grumpiness...

All the time...Usually its when I am sitting in the U District and its drunk college girls. I have had one person who was saved by an ambulance crew come up and thank us even though we weren't the crew. Had a drunk homeless guy try to fight the fire department then proceeded to say "Im going...

I don't buy into the whole "no CPR in a moving vehicle" Crap. There have been tons of saves with CPR done in a moving vehicle in our area. I wouldn't say it is common or the best thing to do for every patient. My opinion is you need to weigh the situation. Why is the patient in cardiac...

While not making it more than what it is, it is more than "advanced first aid" as your so fond of saying. I am sure the core material is much different than when you took the course. It is not a simple "dummy" class. My course wasn't a simple course. Believe it or not we actually learned...

And there is a reason why it probably took you three times. Had you failed the 3rd time you would have had to retake the EMT course. A "bootcamp" style course is un impressive to me. They don't do anything to better the field and the providers they turn out tend to lack in some knowledge and...

There is the problem right there. Why is it free? If it is free because an employer or department is picking up the tab that is one thing. But if it is free as a generality then I am not surprised to see the high failure rate. Have you ever heard the saying "you get what you pay for?" It is...

They didn't get blacklisted. They are non union. Most fire departments wont allow non-union ambulances to transport their patients. At least thats how it is in the Seattle area, can't speak for the rest of the areas. I wouldn't be surprised if they have already pissed off the fire departments...

If this is the norm then it sounds like a crappy instructor. If its not the norm then it sounds like a class that became too close and decided to party instead of study. Im leaning more towards the former. Taking your NREMT as a class is BS. You will take the test on NR terms not the schools...

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I have never worn anything to identify my profession either when I was a cop or now as an EMT. In my opinion, if it is realtively small and generic I don't see a problem with it. I really like the Wounded Warrior shirts. However, I HATE the "look at me I'm a hero" crap. The fire service...

Crackles are very common in patients with Pneumonia since Pneumonia fills the alveoli sacs with fluid. Crackles can also occur in a CHF patient. To differentiate in the field is difficult as Pneumonia requires a chest x-ray to positively confirm. You need to ask your SAMPLE questions and...