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    Dropping like flies...

    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...
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    Good classes for EMT-B

    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...
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    Airway Management for facial trauma

    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...
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    Brain Death....

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

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

    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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    People who don't understand fire and rescue...

    People who are not in Fire and Rescue do not seem to understand that it is not just a job, it is a lifestyle. EMS doesn't change to fit our lifestyle; we must change our lifestyle to fit EMS. And we do it, because it is our passion. Now don't get me wrong, EMS must not become our LIFE. But part...
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    How has your call volume been lately?

    Hi all, Due to the extreme heat we have seemed to be having over the past couple of days, I was curious to see if anyone else's call volume has gone up, as ours has. It seems like when it's 100+ degrees with 50% humidity, all hell seems to break loose around here. I guess the heat brings out...
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    Question about a call

    I just recently transported someone I knew to the hospital for "low blood pressure." Dispatched for Illness. Arrived on scene to find PT in passenger side car seat sitting, not looking too well. Sort of pale, responsive to some verbal stimuli. While obtaining PT info from wife, was told that he...
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    ...was I in the wrong??

    I was at home when I saw on facebook, yes, FACEBOOK, that our local fast food restaraunt was on fire. I looked into it more, listened to our county's dispatch, and heard my station had responded to the fire. They said it was just a small fire in the kitchen, no injuries. Due to pretty much...
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    Lifepack

    Hi all. I was just curious as to if your company uses a Lifepack? Particularly the Lifepack12. And if so, can you trust them? I've been on a few calls where the Lifepack was totally opposite of my manual vitals. And I rechecked twice, and even had a Medic take manual to make sure(God forbid) i...
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    EMT-B state exam....CHECK!

    I just recently passed my EMT-B state exam, written and practical. I was one of three to pass this exam out of 15 people that took it from my class. Pretty pathetic. But anyways, I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice that could help me? I now need to start getting my "50 calls" to...
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    Hello. [:

    Hola! My name is Angel Bowen. I'm from Catlett, VA. I am currently working on my certification for EMT-B. I volunteer with Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 7, less than 5 minutes from my house ( how convenient!) and absolutely LOVE it! I've just started going on calls for my clinicals...
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    Fire and Rescue: Answering the call that no one else hears.

    Spending these past couple months with the fire department and rescue squad, my view of Firefighters, EMT's and Paramedics has changed drastically. These people don't have to do this kind of work. They could have been lawyers, teachers, doctors. They could have chosen to do other things. But...
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