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why do hypoglycemic patients have to take insulin? dont they already have enough insulin and low sugar? are type 1 diabetics hyperglycemic?

yea im sorry i meant cardiac contusion

I know hemothorax is blood in the the lungs and pneumothorax, open pneumothorax, tension penumothorax, and cardiac contusion present with the same signs and symptoms like decreased breath sounds and JVD how do you differ them??? its frustrating this is my only weak part and im...

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how would you immobilize an infant?? and if a patient has a cervical injury below 5th and above the 3rd vertebrae he loses the ability to breath correct? I also need help with dislocations do you first: stabilize asses CMS splint above and below and then immobilize??? thanx

I think your referring to Placenta previa, im talking about abruptio placentae

Abruptio placenta vs. Ectopic pregnancy they both present with lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, how do you differ them?? for national test purposes

When should you give 2 rescue breaths on a patient when he is apneic and has a pulse??

Because the patient is breathing at a rapid rate, and not enough oxygen is reaching the alveoli. Therefore inadequate oxygen exchange

Hi I know some of you have recommended the Jb course for the NREMT and I wanted to know if you guys have passed the NREMT the first try with this course? r the questions similar to those in NREMT?

hi, I saw your post good luck on your National today, Can you please give me the heads up on what was on the national for emt b?? thanx

I was reading my book and it says "Generally, you should not try to align a wrist, elbow, knee, hip, or shoulder" that still doesnt make it clear for me can someone clarify this thanx

Greeattttttt info. thanx

How would you visualize if the patients condition is improving?? by their skin?? and also for a pregnant lady who just finished delivering both newborn and placenta and there is vaginal bleeding, how would you take care of that??? by rubbing the fundus ?

I came across this test that seems very helpful. . . Im planning on purchasing the JB course prep, but I want to get some suggestions to whether purchase the JB or stick with this test. thanx TEST...

for the national registry will they test me on "skills" as well? or just written?

thank you

Im taking my NR next week and I was wondering how they test you? do they give you certain topics and focus on those??? (ex, seizures,stroke, and anaphylaxis) OR do they test you based on EVERYTHING?? (meaning every topic) and can you guys give me the heads up, any tips? thanx

During what part of your assessment do you check for lung sounds??

thanx for the help everyone :P