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    New Zealand ambulance anyone?

    kiwimedic Hi Kiwimedic, My nephews moved to New Zealand in 2001. I have many questions about the area, that my sister in law keeps forgetting to answer, and I was wondering if I could pick your brain a bit. Please feel free to PM me. Many thanks
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    Bike EMS

    google scems. Sussex county ems in Delaware. They have a very active bike team and do a great job. They would be glad to talk to anyone about their program.
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    REQ: List of common meds

    Amen Rid and AK
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    Gotta love Bystanders!!

    Too funny, I'll have to use that as an example to my students.
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    Peek A Boo....b

    You wear stuff under your jumpsuit??? Never tried that!
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    A Dinosaur's Position, Part I

    If you have a decent amount of time in the field, you get to know the ED personnel. Most of the time you know what to expect from them and they know how you handle things. The ED staff works as hard as we do and some of our opinions may differ, however, I believe they are as passionate about...
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    Out of the Box!

    Explain to pt's with suitcases meeting you at the door for their "ride to the hospital" that a taxi costs 12 dollars and your ride will be 600 dollars. The expression "cash up front" will generate a refusal most of the time!
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    Full Disclosure

    alrighty then My, what long posts you have!!
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    Why you are in the EMS Field?

    In case you were talking to me, here are a few answers to your questions: 1. NREMT-P, ACLS, BTLS, PALS, AHA Instructor, MFRI Fire OFFICER I 2. FF/Paramedic - Career - 3rd service 3. Every day is different 4. 24's 5. College 6. I can't really remember Now my turn for a comment in...
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    Why you are in the EMS Field?

    Misery loves company. Where else can I be around this much crap!
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    Frest out

    Hey there neighbor! Your in the right place - Let Kent County, DE pay for your Paramedic program don't bother with the LPN!
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    need some input

    Good thinking by all. Had me puzzled in a big way. 1. Nothing to do with the farm house 2. while on the hiking trip she bought Neutrogena face wash and used it once. Thought the dry feeling was from the mountain air. 3. After gym work out used again. 4. Went to FD on an errand, not for...
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    need some input

    Sorry forgot - Lungs CTA, little diff. breathing - anxiety?
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    need some input

    1. second vitals - no! 2. an hour between Benadryl and Tx 3. Oral intake - breakfast before 6 am 4. handled - gym equipment, showers, books, went to 100 year old farm house on first errand, then to FD 5. No eyedrops 6. Luxury car - leather seats (regular transportation) 7. No eyedrops or...
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    need some input

    1. started about 1:00 pm. Noticed an hour after being at gym and having a shower. Was starting to run errands in the next town. 2. Vitals - P 60, resp - 16, BP - 130/90 3. no one else with pt. Pt A x O x 3
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    need some input

    Okay Guys - lets have your opinion - 30 something female with onset of itching around eyes, and neck area. Hx - none relevant. Meds - none, All. Demerol. PEARL, vitals - within normal limits. other sx - eyelids dark red, no watering from eyes. Throat is "a little scratchy". denies diff...
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    Advice Please someone is talking crap about me

    Hey colorado - I'll be happy to kick his a** for you!!! (think of it this way, If they are talking about you - they are leaving others alone! COOL)
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    Paramedic confusion blamed in hotel deaths

    co deaths MedicstudentJon, Just to clarify - they are not summer month ambulances. They are year round firefighter/paramedics working full time career on fire/rescue/EMS units. No CO detectors in the jump bags! Just on the fire apparatus. Rescue Capt. - sorry to burst your bubble - but...
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