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Are albums still around somewhere, or do I need the Platinum Paramedic ;) account to view them? Happy holidays!

If you're on duty, and especially if you are overseas, have safe and satisfying holiday, and remember to "pay it on".

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ebola-virus-outbreak/close-home-first-case-ebola-diagnosed-u-s-cdc-confirms-n215231 http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/s930-ebola-confirmed-case.html Pt was asymptomatic when he boarded a plane in Liberia but became febrile 4-5 days after entrance to the...

http://us.boehringer-ingelheim.com/news_events/press_releases/press_release_archive/2014/06-26-14-boehringer-ingelheim-investigational-antidote-pradaxa-dabigatran-etexilate-mesylate-fda-breakthrough-therapy-designation.html However, apparently at this point it's more like yanking on the parking...

http://www.burningman.com/preparation/event_survival/health_safety.html#.VAC4cUtm13Y http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/28/burning-man-death/14737209/ http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2014/08/inside-burning-man-2014/#1 Flooding, one traffic fatality. But, I guess that's better...

Not very active anymore but about every other month I'm still telling people about it who could benefit, and could benefit the site themselves. Keep it up. PS: When are you selling out to Google? Every one else has!;)

This borders upon "Get another room" (er, web forum), but if EMT's of all levels are going to be tasked with making "house calls"-type decisions other than "board 'em, start the O2 and drive like hell", would a section of EMTLIFE dedicated to the interface and transitioning between emergency and...

As/If prehospital EMS starts to widen into primary care: Saw an article today on a nursing CEU website (Medscape); googled the issue and found another article...

What medical or prehospital rescue device have you personally enountered which doesn't work (as advertised)? ESPECIALLY if others all swear by it?

I'm tired of female students coming to a CPR class, where presumably they know they'll be doing CPR on manikins, with very low cut tops, three inch heels, etc. (So far, no guys drooping too far or male crop tops). Last time the two who did were rearranging their clothing to present more...

I've been guilty of loading a picture and it is gynormous. I'm a repeat offender. Are there other things the mods wish we'd lay off besides huge files and links we haven't actually tried? (Moving GIF's maybe?).

You are working first aid at the concessions area of a highschool football game. A middle-aged man walks up looking very worried and worriedly announces "Something's wrong with my crotch!". He doesn't appear inebriated, his gait is mostly normal, no visible signs of injury. He describes both...

http://rcpals.com/downloads/oct2006_1/AReappraisalofMouthtoMouthVentilationduringBystanderCPR.htm Includes diagram chart of historic "artificial resuscitation" techniques! I think that examining the history of technical development in medicine, especially those dependent upon another branch...

I described the concept to my layperson wife. She asked if the paramedics or whatever could refuse to transport. I said yes if they decide it meets criteria. She asked why do this, people call paramedics because they have emergencies. I said not always but she replied sometimes they do...

http://www.emsa.ca.gov/Community_Paramedicine http://www.emsa.ca.gov/Media/Default/PDF/CommunityParamedicineFactSheet2014.pdf They seem to be ready to go.

If you have undertaken a class in this genre (either first aid, EMT, or other), can you please share with the rest of us what level it was , was it worthwhile and why? I'd say please also include the urban equivalents ("prepper" ems). (I would not be surprised to see relies varying from ski...

(With a little Jackass thrown in). Ever hear something which just doesn't sound right, is counterintuitive, in EMS? Have a possible means to try it out (without blowing or burning up anything or anybody)? How about sharing it here? And three Mycrofft bucks (equals one wheat stalk...

Once again the PJ's are off the Mexican coast, this time saving a one year old's life. It is not their first long-range, over-water mission. From an official USAF/DoD article commemorating the unit's 1000t save: "The first long-range, over-water rescue mission was completed Oct. 13, 1986 to...

Is anyone being given teaching, protocols and materials to give any drug or chemical (oral, parenteral, topical or inhaled) to "neutralize" a toxin? I'll accept epicac and charcoal/sorbitol slurry PO. Let's leave NARCAN out of this (that way lies madness). What about addressing intoxications...

Using a little white stove gas to goose a reluctant campfire. Skipping eye protection while using the chainsaw. Buying and loading handguns in the house and carrying them about. Driving without a seatbelt. Going off protocol. Obtaining medical materials and equipment and using them while not...