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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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?