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Everyone has to learn how to recognize lungs sounds when first starting. It's not always so much the stethoscope as it is knowing what sounds your actually listening for. As a suggestion, start listening to every patients lung sounds so you learn what normal is. You have to know normal before...

When I comment, I comment based on how things are now and not dreaming of fairytale land. When did I ever advocate "dumbing down" anything? I could have went the certificate only route but I didn't. I opted for the 2 year degree route because of personal standards I have for myself. I took A&P I...

Too funny ;)

Maryland and Pennsylvania allow surgical airways.

MasterIntubator... great post! thanks for taking time to explain it like you did. It was very helpful.

I think you knew what I meant.... but to be clear... the oral intubation technique that is most often utilized using a laryngoscope.

I studied a little for the General class before I went for my Technician and took a shot at both since it didn't cost anymore... I passed the Technician and missed the General by 3 or 4. I think I might try to start studying for the General again and go for it in Nov. All depends on how this...

I swear I feel like I am typing to a wall sometimes... how is spending two years in a degree program and plans to spend even more getting a BS degree not supportive of education? As I have stated all along, now sit down for this one as it may be a shock to some, it is possible to be a great...

lol.. laughable at how you try to tear something apart to satisfy your own views. My college has both a degree option and a non-degree option... there are ppl in my class from both. So because one finishes with a degree and the other doesn't that means they are less able to apply their...

Lifeguard... how dare your program for not teaching you about the ottoscope and the ear curettes.... such a shame ;)

No, Vent... I'm talking about trauma patients where you have Paramedics who **** off for way too long on the scene...

Why is my take "self-limiting"? I am an advocate for increased educational standards and support them. I am even actively pursuing them in a degreed Paramedic program and plan on seeking a BS from George Washington University in EMS Management afterwards. If I didn't support education my plans...

Actually, it some cases and call types, the patient would fair out better! This has been proven. Again, to go along with my point... the field is just that and patients need the hospital no matter how many degrees you hold.

While not as secure as an ETT, its my understanding that a Combitube and a KING airway can provide decent protection from aspiration. And you as a Medic, how are you gonna 100% avoid this "damage" seeing how its a blind procedure??? It's like saying that because your a Paramedic, your not...

It was a 2am reply and I'm sure the OP was referring to oral intubation since that is the primary means of intubating. To the OP, there is also nasal intubation which is blind.... again more difficult than a Combitube because your aiming for the trachea and have to rely on knowledge of the...

I believe heavily in more education for a more well rounded provider but at the same time I am also realistic. I see where Lifeguard is coming from. The day to day job of being a Paramedic consists of being in contact with a patient for an average of 20mins and delivering them to the hospital...

A Combitube is blind insertion and 99% of the time it is going to end up in the esophagus. Intubation requires direct visualization of the vocal cords so you can pass the tube through them for the ultimate control of the airway. Intubation takes more skill since it requires the provider to...

Some recommend the actual classes but the study guides posted do the trick!

What do you mean?

I did a bit of research and found that bolus doses of Cordorone can be administered with NSS or LR.