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Is anyone aware of services that bill bystanders who call 911 and do not remain on scene? I was speaking with a provider from Florida who mentioned an ordinance allowing services to bill bystanders if they leave the scene. This is to encourage them to stay on scene and direct responders to who...

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I agree with this proposal. This is a step forward the industry needs. Moderator's Edit: https://www.nemsma.org/images/pdfs/Position-Paper-Paramedicine-Nomemclature-Final.pdf (added link to the above position) Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I am looking into graduate school programs and would like input. My undergrad is in Business Management, though I am leaning towards an MPA; however, ASU offers a Master of Arts in Public Safety Leadership and Administration with the option of concentrating in EMS and mobile healthcare. ASU...

I understand why you do not apply a BP cuff or tourniquet over a fistula; avoid circumferential compression. I also understand why you do not obtain IV access in the same extremity. But, why can't you obtain a blood draw via a butterfly in the hand, either with a tourniquet applied to the wrist...

I have a large star of life frame that I am putting state emt/paramedic patches in. Over the years I unintentionally collected fraudulent patches. Are there any Montana and Wisconsin medics who can help me obtain their state patch? I will trade or purchase said patch. Idaho, Georgia...

Good evening, street clinicians. My wife and I would like to make a move from Virginia to Texas, and I was hoping to solicit some advice. What are some counties/cities, hospitals, or private agencies that are decent places to work? Things that are important to me would be fixed or rotating...

Good evening, everyone. I was having a conversation with a colleague who stated that when treating K9's, their drug dosage can be determined by use of the broselow tape. Is this true? If so, is the measurement from snout to butt or shoulder to hip? I cannot find any information referencing...

Recently I received a matter of investigation from my employer for having an 'attitude' with a LEO. The complaint was unfounded; this did not save me from a verbal tongue lashing which lasted a little over an hour, however. I was scolded on what internal customers are and quality customer...

My department is revising our current protocols. A committee has been appointed to add and remove what we feel necessary. Anything uncommon from a state/national standard or that is considered dramatic will need be presented. I will be pushing for removal of backboards, high dose nitro...

What are some of the studies you guys have suggesting that working an arrest on scene is better for ROSC than 'load and go'? My search yielded opinion articles rather than any peer reviewed study. AHA suggests minimally interrupted compressions, which can be translated to staying on scene. I...

You were having a 'slow' Sunday and the shift decided to fix an extravagant dinner. You just sat down to enjoy seared sea scallops and tones dropped for shoulder pain at the Golden Carroll. Its 1900, and dispatch notes "68yof in the delta corner of the restaurant is having left shoulder pain...

I have a brand new pair of 5.11 Station Boots, still with tags. I am letting them go for $100 shipped. PM if interested.

I am trying to obtain all the State Paramedic or State EMS patches. I am making a framed board with all 50. There are several I do not have, and cannot find. I have a few California State EMT patches and cash for the following states. Alaska Iowa Thanks for any assistance!

For the life of me, I cannot remember what this lady had going on. Called for a 33 year old SOB. On scene we find a 33 year old white female sitting on her couch, in obvious emotional distress. AOx4, GCS 15. She states that she has been having shortness of breath for the last four hours. She...

We were toned out for a 64yo male who had been ran over by a tractor. On our arrival we had an alert 64 yo male laying in a right lateral recumbent position, in no apparent distress, speaking full clear sentences, aox4, GCS 15. Pt said that the tractor ran over his right hip. Pt denied pain...

I had this call today and the outcome was, ok. I feel there could have been more I could do. Lets hear what you would have done. You're called for a 57 year old female with AMS. Dispatch gathers some additional and advises you that her "home healthcare nurse" also reports that she has low...

Can anyone recommend websites for critical care review? I am taking a class this coming fall and would like to begin some light reading to prepare for the course. Any books, sites, PowerPoints, etc would be much appreciated.

I requested this on another forum, and the dev made an awesome wallpaper for us medics. It shows a NS rhythm, once battery life is 25% its vtach. At 15% it is vfib, and at 5% it is asystole. When charging the rhythm shows svt. He did a great job on this. You can download it in the playstore...

While at work today we had a conversation about various jobs opportunities EMT/Paramedics have. Surprisingly a few individuals thought that the common 911, transport, and ED was it for us. I was going to throw a list together and I want suggestions and input. Here is what I have: 911 Hospital...