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Dispatched for Traffic Accident on our way back from the hospital from a previous call. Supplemental info: 21 y/o male ATV vs tree head on with no helmet, caller advises he's "breathing funny", and is bleeding from his mouth and out of his ears. Halfway there dispatch tells us "the mother has...

The nearest Psych Facility.:P

Thanks! And yes...ALL the classes offered by the county are free to EMS/Fire county members. I do NOT have a ITLS or PHTLS cert....was never notified I should have one. Only certs I have are EMT-B, CPR healthcare provider, and HIPPA. And the required NIMS, ICS etc. Thanks again!

Hello all, Just a quick question for those experienced providers out there. Just recieved my EMT-B cert this past year. Always wanting to learn new stuff, increase my knowlege, etc. Especially in the EMS field. Definitely making EMS/Fire Rescue career. Wondering what would be some good...

Around where I live, Dairy Queen and Chik-fil-a gives us a 50% off discount. On duty or off duty, just show your badge. I think Denny's does, too, but I'm not completely positive.

We were just using one Yaunkuer. About the french, now that I think about it, that is quite a good idea. Never popped into my head before. He was hemorrhaging so bad I don't know if a french would have been able to keep up, but I will remember this for future reference. Thanks!

I do not know why my crew did not use a King. We just bagged him, it was hard enough to get an OPA in due to trying to maneuver around the bottom teeth to avoid a possible airway obstruction. We just alternated, bagging, suction, bagging, suction. When the Flight Medics got there, they tried to...

Traffic Accident, head on collision. Driver was unrestrained. 5 patients total, including the driver. Driver was ALS, other 4 were BLS. I grabbed c-spine on the driver, so I didn't get to see or assess his injuries, due to being in the back seat. Oh, guy is completely unconcious, by the way. AIC...

What exactly happens when someone becomes brain dead? Is hypoxia always the cause?

I'm sorry, correction. It's www.511tactical.com

EMS/Fire supplies: www.thefirestore.com EMS pants: www.5.11.com Also propper makes some pretty good pants. I think thoroughgood is the brand of my boots? not positive. I keep a small flashlight, 3inch tape, trauma shears, penlight, notepad, pocket knife, pen, county I.D. badge, and EMT...

No, we don't have any set plans or guidelines on something as specific as an earthquake. The closest thing we have to that is our MCI protocols/guidelines. We had alot of calls within the first 30 minutes/ hour after the quake. Structure fire, building collapse, multiple inside gas leaks. The...

Well.... We were dispatched the other day for an "Unconsious person." Before we arrived on scene we were notified it was "CPR in progress." Which, it wasn't. Turned out to be a woman who we had just transported the previous week due to "domestic violence." This time, she had had one too many...

Are there any contraindications to the use of ammonia inhalants? Any information would be great. Thanks!

You're allowed to give you patients a sandwich to eat? In MY class we were taught to not give out patients ANYTHING to eat or drink by mouth. What are your protocols?

Exactly WHY would it work faster between cheek and gum verses ingestion? And yes, the patient administered their own Nitro earlier in the day. We did end up intercepting with ALS, who then administered D-50, which boosted his BG up to 116.

Dispatched last night for difficulty breathing. Arrived to find patient c/o n/v. Difficulty breathing earlier in the day, but took 1 nitro tab which relieved symptoms. Stated he was diabetic, so I obtained BG which stated 47. The AIC in charge gave the tube to the PT and told him to eat it...

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I'm not saying anybody's not cut out for anything. People who are more experienced than I are definitely more cut out for this job than I am. I'm not afraid to say that. What I'm saying is, you can't tell me that EMS doesn't seep into your home life SOMEHOW. You can't tell me you never think...

I'm sorry if I confused anyone, let me see if I can try to explain. I AM 17 years old. I have not been in EMS for long. I just recently recieved my EMT-B certification. I have very little experience. I volunteer at my local Fire and Rescue squad. I have MUCH to learn. But just because i'm a...