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Whatever happened with that? Did rural lose their contract after the issues?

You AOS to find a 90yoF laying supine on top of her bed fully fully dressed, per family she has had an ongoing dry cough for a month, she has seen her doctor who diagnosed it as a postnasal drip, today she had a sudden episode of SOB after lunch, family wants her revaluated. She appears to be...

I had a patient tonight from a rehab facility. Male, mid 50's, been rehabbing for one week status post cva (only deficit dysphasia). Per staff patient has had a fever of 38.0 for the last 5 hours and they also noted a fast heart rate of ~170. They said their 12 lead machine was out of...

It's an interesting situation. On top level priority calls, our system requires two units respond (only if it's originally dispatched as top priority, not if it upgrades en route, weird... I know), anyhow, if our fire department (BLS FR's) is occupied with a large fire or incident, they suspend...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42609378/ns/business-tax_tactics/

This forum is scattered with questions regarding the interview process and I though it would be nice to create a thread where possible questions could be listed for future applicants to study. This thread will assume that you understand the basics of appropriate dress and manners for an...

I'm considering purchasing a pistol and/or a shotgun, for target practice and home defense. Given the nature of our job, what's your stance on owning firearms?

I'm looking for the opinion of current paramedics or emtb's that are in the process of becoming more advanced healthcare providers. Names that come to mind Veneficus, JPNIV, etc. I was planning on applying to medical school in a year or so. Unfortunately due to some recent family issues it...

Progesterone May Help Treat Traumatic Brain Injury Patients, Phase III Trial To Start... Read the rest here!

I have talked to many people who have different ways that they give report to a trauma teams in the ED. I am aware of how to give a radio report (full report and short/destination reports) I use to always give a report similar to my radio reports but I have been aware of other formats. Anyone...

For all the dog lovers out there: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=346_1266224382

Arterial tandem: coronary drill gets cleared for use, MEMS sensor distinguishes between kinds of plaque VIDEOS and rest of article http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/26/arterial-tandem-coronary-drill-gets-cleared-for-use-mems-senso/

See story at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8415532.stm

See the story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8413336.stm

I am looking for the 3rd edition volumes 1-5. Any of you new medics want to get rid of 'em?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/30/redhead.pain.dentist/index.html Any red heads on here that personally confirm this theory?

Instead of zoning out on your next renal run, think think about some of the complexities involving insulin: http://biology.ucsd.edu/news/article_091709.html Or here, check out this theory on why diabetics have trouble with wound healing: http://biology.ucsd.edu/news/article_032409.html

I am currently applying for a new hospital job, and the job description states that the positions are 49%, 60%, and 90% variable shifts. I thought I knew what that meant, but I have heard many conflicting things and now I am unsure. Scheduling is important for me, as I am currently a...

This is going to be a long one. Here's the situation: My university, of 20,000+ undergraduates, 4,000+ graduate students, and unknown professors/staff, is currently served by our city's FD and a private company that has a partnership with said FD. Our campus currently has approximately...

A person I know had stroke last year and I had some questions regarding her care. Symptoms were aloc, +n/v, +dizziness, +tingling/numbness right upper extremity, -hemiparesis but +facial droop/tongue deviation, moderate headache, visual difficulties. Onset was at around 2100 the night of the...