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I think were pretty much all in agreement with the assessment and treatment for this patient, was there a curve ball here? Op, did you have a question about management or experience an unexpected reaction? For many medics this is straightforward, what are we missing here? I'd argue that even...

Depending on my transport time to the hospital, and the fact i'm a new medic, I'd very likely work them up ALS. The patient can benefit from a BGL, IV, and a little fluid (given poor PO intake/Dextrose as necessary), some Zofran for the ongoing nausea. Given the rapid onset (and ?unknown...

Why not try something like this: http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx

Is it possible because many of the dental injections contain some epinephrine (especially the anesthetics), to decrease bleeding, your friend may have confused this, or the concentration/dose of epinephrine needed?

Its the prefix on the NR# that indicates you have transitioned. It means your postnomial is "NRP" not "NREMTP"

M&M is Morbidity and Mortality rounds, see more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morbidity_and_mortality_conference http://www.emsworld.com/article/11172553/quality-corner-morbidity-and-mortality-mm-conferences-a-tool-for-teaching-responsibility-for-ems-providers-following-negative-patient-outcomes

If you have taken a FL-approved refresher in the last two years, the process is relatively straightforward, and requires a NR psychomotor (practical) and cognitive (written/computer) exam. 1) Create an account on nremt.org a an applicant for national certification. Enter your initial course...

The process to attend CEs is no different than previous yeas. You may attend any course on that list-- that list represents single-date courses that are approved for credit and open to the public. Virtually every hospital with an emergency department holds M&M for their EMTs and Paramedics, case...

You are welcome to your opinion, but I don't hide who I am. I am friends with several forum members, who have met me, and I see on a semi-regular basis. I've reached out to many personally to help, and am active in my state EMS. I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Gabe Romero...

Sorry, are you asking about yourself, or your son? Will you be providing care in leiu of your child on the ambulance? Was your question not answered in the previous topic you started, asking this? Not trying to bark at you, but your kid needs to live their own life, and we can't comment on...

Congratulations on your interest in moving to the commonwealth of MA! Since July, we have simplified the process significantly. If you still hold your NR (which you should), you follow two steps: 1) Send this verification form to NH OEMS with a self-addressed return envelope to YOU. The...

As I understand, fewer than 2% of test takers actually run out of time. Don't rush, take your time on each question. Your best review is your Textbook and current AHA guidelines. Good luck!

Take a look at http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/emergency-services/forms/basic-app-nr-cert-200-05.pdf https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/Legal_Opinion.asp https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/statereciprocitymap.asp (Top line!) See my PM

Students are a function of the effort you put into them, and the quality of instruction. Assessment should not just be cognitive and didactic, but also within the affective domain. Rather than complaining about the quality, consider investing some time and effort to change it!

As I new instructor, I work(ed) to develop my objectives. Although I don't work from canned slides (all my own, or peer's work), I strive to have a "purpose" with each of my statements. I don't teach from the powerpoint, but from my understanding and view on the material, then return to the...

No, absolutely not, but again, we have a viable backup immediately available for the auto pulse. Its why I didn't worry when we were toned out before getting it to work. Apparently I temped the gods by fixing it...

Ultimately, the AutoPulse is non-essential equipment, while exceptionally useful, we do have a backup (manual compressions). Until we can generate unequivocal data showing improvement in outcomes, its considered an optional intervention. Also, we respond to codes alongside a supe, who's...

I picked up an overtime shift last week, on a 911 truck I hadn't worked before... When checking the truck in the AM, I couldn't get the AutoPulse to work... we got toned out before I could troubleshoot much... and I forgot about it. In a lull in calls (i.e I finished the book I was reading) in...

Start by becoming a CPR instructor, I recommend AHA, and getting some experience with those classes... I encourage you to look out for NAEMSE's instructor course, and it looks like NJ has other requirements http://www.state.nj.us/health/ems/documents/mandatory_trng_emt_instructor.pdf Look...

The measure of the viability of an arrest is ETCO2 in the presence of good compressions. That is our universal answer, or universal measure of chance of ROSC, especially when you're 30 minutes into ACLS.