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  1. ArcticKat

    O2 in ACS

    Linuss and USALSFYRE hard at work. Thanks JPINFV, I can't figure out the metacode for that.
  2. ArcticKat

    Narcan or not

    Whoa, nice catch, I shoulda caught that.
  3. ArcticKat

    Intubation Experiance

    That's 4 times more than I get. :)
  4. ArcticKat

    Intubation Experiance

    I get in about 6 per year, that probably accounts for my stellar success rate. :)
  5. ArcticKat

    Should EMS training include remedial English?

    In my training we had reading and comprehension evaluations done. If anyone was found lacking they were required to take remedial training to catch up to the rest.
  6. ArcticKat

    scope of practice

    Take a look at this: http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=8286 It shoud have most state's SOP linked.
  7. ArcticKat

    Question regarding wheelchair van

    While I applaud your initiative and selflessness to lend assistance,...see below... So, your boss should actually be happy, you made him more money by generating a transfer back to the hospital...see below... Now that we're below...what the hell are you doing conducting a service that you...
  8. ArcticKat

    aortic aneurysms

    As soon as I read this my mind went to Umbilical Hernia. Now, here are some of my questions - (go easy on me please) Sure we diagnose. We do it all the time. Ever give D50? You just diagnosed hypoglycemia. It's reasonable to voice your suspicions during your report but in such a manner...
  9. ArcticKat

    Narcan or not

    I can see where you're coming from Smash but I respectfully disagree for the following reasons: 1. Narcan can work on more than just opoids, including benzos. Just not as effectively. http://het.sagepub.com/content/early/2010/06/22/0960327110374972 2. He's already overdosed on a benzo...
  10. ArcticKat

    Question regarding wheelchair van

    Yes and Yes The patient was technically in your care. Even if no one told you about the attachment you'd be expected to conduct a thorough patient assessment and have discovered it t that time. The daughter probably didn't give you a signed declaration that she does not hold you responsible...
  11. ArcticKat

    Digital medical dictionary?

    Epocrates is great, but they don't have software for PCs, only mobile devices or online.
  12. ArcticKat

    Narcan or not

    Yup, I would have given it as soon as I had a line started. I tried giving it intranasally once but it didn't seem to work as well. As soon as we started a line and gave her Narcan IV she woke right up.
  13. ArcticKat

    You might work for a private if.....

    I don't have a truck, I have an SUV though, and it has a spare. My ambulance wouldn't pass the annual govt. safety inspection if it didn't have a spare either.
  14. ArcticKat

    You might work for a private if.....

    That's why we have inservices on changing tires. That way, you do know how. :) To be honest, I leave it up to my staff. They have the choice of taking 15 minutes to change a tire or they can call for a tow truck and another ambulance to take the patient if they have one, wait anywhere from...
  15. ArcticKat

    You might work for a private if.....

    Our shirts are white too, we just wear a jacket over them. I understand though, there are some companies here that won't allow their staff to change tires. Question though. What would you do if you were required to change the tire?
  16. ArcticKat

    FNG here....

    Hey Mods, Just wondering why we have an EMT Introduction thread sticky? http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=9731 There are so many!!!
  17. ArcticKat

    Greetings!

    Hey Mods, Just wondering why we have an EMT Introduction thread sticky? http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=9731 Yet again
  18. ArcticKat

    New here - Be prepared!

    Hey Mods, Just wondering why we have an EMT Introduction thread sticky? http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=9731 and again
  19. ArcticKat

    Hi Everyone

    Hey Mods, Just wondering why we have an EMT Introduction thread sticky? http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=9731 again
  20. ArcticKat

    Hello everyone

    Hey Mods, Just wondering why we have an EMT Introduction thread sticky? http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=9731
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