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  1. medic417

    Any states besides NJ that only have hospital-based ALS?

    It doesn't take science to back up what I stated, common sense takes care of it. I did not state that more is better for taking care of acute level patients. You can not deny that having a Paramedic relieve the pain or correct low sugar or other similar actually helps patients more immediately...
  2. medic417

    Any states besides NJ that only have hospital-based ALS?

    In a perfect world a doctor would be on every call, in a near perfect world a Paramedic would be. Why? So when there is something needed it can be done. When the caller does not need a Paramedic or a Doctor they should be refused transport. Being a taxi is not the purpose of EMS yet that...
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    Any states besides NJ that only have hospital-based ALS?

    Simple it limits a proper assessment and timely proper management of patients that could benefit from Paramedic level care. I hate the statement well bls can take the patients for care. A Paramedic could help treat pain, help reverse diabetic emergency, etc. Yes those patients will live being...
  4. medic417

    Any states besides NJ that only have hospital-based ALS?

    There is a big difference in hospital based and the system used by NJ. I to can name many quality hospital based services.
  5. medic417

    Any states besides NJ that only have hospital-based ALS?

    No other state is so messed up to restrict Paramedics so much that I am aware of. Even as bad as Cali is it seems better than NJ. Sorry.
  6. medic417

    Austin Travis County EMS hiring Paramedics and paying them as Basics

    I'm starting to lean towards flawed exam.
  7. medic417

    the 100% directionless thread

    :o I'll keep your patients in my thoughts. Poor people. :D Have fun. Relax. You will be fine.
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Make it a pirate capt style, seems to stop the government from reading/influencing your brain better than any other style.:ph34r:
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    NO CPR is better than moving CPR...true or false?

    CPR is better than no CPR though moving CPR has been proven to be less effective than stationary CPR.
  10. medic417

    Challenging the Test

    Not sure the test option is still available. Check www.jonpuryear.com for a live online refresher. I think he has one this month.
  11. medic417

    Fellow Floridians!

    No this is real mountain biking = http://www.desertsportstx.com/mountain-bike-event/
  12. medic417

    Live Chat!

    So using chat = banned? No wonder people don't use it.
  13. medic417

    Live Chat!

    Apparently not. Maybe should rename it dead chat.
  14. medic417

    Paramedic City Job

    We do not give out legal advice. Contact a lawyer if you want a proper answer rather than the opinion of a bunch of anonymous people that may not even be who they say they are.
  15. medic417

    Nobody dies in an ambulance?

    The only time a patient is worked in the ambulance is if they code in the ambulance. The ambulance stops. Code is worked in non moving ambulance because despite anecdotal statements science actually backs working them when not moving. When pronounced we either drop them at the hospital if...
  16. medic417

    Are mnemonics useful?

    Yes otherwise as a Paramedic w/o a basic partner I would forget all basic steps and patients would die. :P Maybe when brand new I might have thought of a couple of the sayings but really you start doing and forget all the test memory tools.
  17. medic417

    the 100% directionless thread

    Wow you did the grandma jump. Why didn't you at least go for 100,000 feet? :rofl:
  18. medic417

    Starting a Transport Department?

    Contact the state you are interested in and they will have a list of items and paperwork required. Expect to need about 2 million dollars to get going. Many areas limit how many services are allowed. Others bid out so you will need to expect to have difficult time and if you do open expect to...
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    New year new photo contest

    I would enter but the possibility of any kind of hug from ffemt makes me say no thanks. :rofl::rofl:
  20. medic417

    the 100% directionless thread

    I thought JP was a guy? Now you say shes a keeper?:blink:
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