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At least for EMT, I see this as an overall decrease in hour requirement but an increase in true CE value. As a college student all I have to do is state 1 or 2 courses that I took and it knocked out my 48 elective hours. I don't remember the exact requirements, but it really didn't take much of...

But should that be done before bleeding is controlled, as a way to initially control bleeding as opposed to just maintaining it? That's how I've read this thread so far. I totally understand the efficacy of it in a multitrauma or combat scenario where either way its time to start moving, but...

@Qulevrius My concern is the overall blood loss. I really don't care that the Israeli Bandage is more absorbent than other commercial products. All that tells me is that it'll take more blood loss for the provider to notice that the bleeding is not under control. Am I wrong to question why a...

For someone who has never applied an Israeli Bandage before, can someone explain why it should be used as opposed to a tourniquet? For instance, a patient has a gash on the anterior aspect of the forearm. 4x4s + manual pressure are applied at first in an attempt to control bleeding. The 4x4s...

I'm in agreement that it'll be too much for too little. We're not talking 5.11 and Oakley discounts here, not even credibility. Just because you have a checkmark that says the admins know for a fact you are a paramedic doesn't mean you are a relatively credible resource. But there are plenty of...

That or you spells it how youssays it. "Crown" works in some states :P

Came out of high school believing Athletic Training was the path for me after being a student athletic trainer in high school, and went to EMT school over the summer before starting undergrad just to supplement the acute care aspect of AT. Up to now and for the next few years medical school was...

I heard WilCo tried these a few years back but, as mentioned, had pretty poor success rates. I've only ever Fred the Headed them.

Tell me more about the visible neck fractures.

A little late to the party, sorry about that. A lot of folks in the Wilderness SAR community around here, myself included, use some variant of the Coaxsher chest harnesses. Most commonly the RCP-1 Pro. http://www.coaxsher.com/Radio-Chest-Harness-p/rp202.htm I've heard of awesome customer...

Done!

Before I start, I just want to clarify that a "riot scenario" in this context means a scenario in which there are emergency personnel wearing "riot gear". "Riot police" are police officers wearing "riot gear". This thread is about the operations of EMS in that scenario. Below is a Ruptly video...

A couple still work there days and nights, some full time and some PRN, but they were hired on before the door closed. No lay offs, just no more new hires, and right now that's sticking.

This is no longer the case as of a few months ago. Change in assignments and emphases among other things has closed the door for paramedics working as paramedics. That said, I'm pretty sure South still hires them. I thought the ATCEMS in-house paramedic school/program was already in full swing...

@Chewy20 would know better, but if your goal is to be a paramedic then go to school and get your paramedic cert. The "wait at least a year" as a Medic I for Austin is just a minimum requirement, surely they aren't just taking everyone who signs up. All of the Austin area hospitals use Basics...

Describe the "crash". Witnesses? The question of why she crashed is pretty key here. LOC/down time? Competence aside, barring something crazy to the answers of those questions I don't want to backboard this patient. A C-collar may be warranted depending on what palpation of the neck turns up...

At least try to make it not sound like a homework question. Look into oxygen displacement, if I am interpreting the question correctly.

This. Transportation of patients in pickup trucks and patrol cars is secondary to a breakdown in ICS. The Aurora incident has come up in almost every ICS class I've taken because it is a great example of how things didn't go so well. There is an hour or so of Fire radio traffic on youtube that...

Second, third, and fourth the recommendation of Pilot G2. More specifically, the 0.5mm Extra Fine in black. You'll never look back. Buy in bulk (packs of 12 to 20) to save big money. In ER our notes are on the back of patient label paper, sticky notes, or paper towels. Some of the doctors have...

ABCs.