Okay, so as of right now I'm only a first responder (but otherwise I wouldn't be asking about the EMT test), and I have a few question about specific parts of the EMT-B pratcical tests.
1. When EXACTLY during a trauma assessment do you verbalize loading a load and go patient into the...
Scoop and Screw!
Like several others have said, I would do all i could to minimize on-scene time. I'd get him loaded asap, and meet the helicopter en route. As far as c-spine is concerned, as long as he has good peripheral CSMs, im gonna focus on the bleeding. I'd pop in 2 large-bore IVs en...
Im just a first responder but...
generally, i try to be honest but optimistic. I never make a to a patient that promise i can't keep, and when in doubt, i just say: "I don't know, but I'm doing all I can." (unless im working with another responder, but thats just a grammatical change.):ph34r:
Ive been looking everywhere and i cant seem to find anywhere to take the 1st responder course (im an explorer and in order to use 1 of the post's ATVs or transport capable (no back board, just a stryker cot) golf carts, u have to be a 1st responder) noone in my post is anything above ARC 1st aid...
Ive been looking everywhere and i cant seem to find anywhere to take the 1st responder course (im an explorer and in order to use 1 of the post's ATVs or transport capable (no back board, just a stryker cot) golf carts, u have to be a 1st responder) noone in my post is anything above ARC 1st aid...
I just joined an EMS explorer post and i was just wondering what things i should make sure not to do as a rookie (i already know what i can and cannot do re: actual medical care/ scope of practice)
Im not even an EMT and i carry a kit and have used it
one of my friends at school is an emt-b and he and i both carry kits and so 1 day after school this girl was playing catch in front of the schol and she ran full speed into a tilted picket fence and gashed her arm and so me and my friend...
I was looking for something a little closer to pre hospital care
Well.. I was wondering about courses like the NHTSA first responder, the ARC's emergency response, WFA, WFR and stuff like that
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