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So Im going through a CCT course and this question pops up Even though inhaled beta agonists cause tachycardia, a common finding with the administration of inhaled beta agonists is a decrease in heart rate; Why? Im stumped and have been for two days

Was just approved for a CCT class and Im just wondering what I should expect in general since obviously every class is going to have its minor differences. Also, is there any additional reading that might help me out aside from textbooks? Also throw in any recommendations you have!

Now depending on the state that you practice in, you may need to take special classes to use vents, pumps and certain drugs. Currently, I practice in Louisiana which is the case. I am a transplant down here though. In Michigan where I initially got my license, I was trained to use pumps and...

So in my personal opinion, there is a good type of OCD and a bad type of OCD Good Keeps station/ truck clean Keeps station/ truck organized Makes sure all supplies are ordered and in their proper places Bad Moves things that shouldn't be moved for personal comfort (EX. couches, clocks...

So about 8 months ago moved out on my own into an apartment (i'm 22 btw) and I am about 1200 miles from my family and friends. I have a girlfriend but shes about two hours away at school and we only get to see each other about two weekends a month. So I had the idea that I should get a dog! but...

So I'm trying to move down to Louisiana and so far they're the company I've been mostly intrigued by, anyone ever work there or have personal experience there? Or have a better company down there they're aware of? If you do please give reasons.

Ok so my buddy and i always have little competitions on who knows how to do the coolest thing, i was talking to a few fellow medics and they said they changed their sirens on their truck, not like the pitch or anything but made it a totally different siren. Does anyone know how they would have...

So my buddy was telling me about his girlfriend one day and he told me that when theyre laying down if he puts his hand on her stomach, he can feel a pulse. This interested me so i asked if i could feel it. So when I pressed down on her stomach, there was an obvious pulse on the left side of her...

If there was one thing you could add, subtract, modify or improve in EMS as a whole, what would that be? You can only choose one thing and it cant be how much we get paid or anything of that nature because we all want that lol. Personally, I would like to see BLS have the ability to start...

So the other night my partner starts an IV and i asked him to get a BGL before he attached the saline, so in other words when he retracts the needle, just get a drop of blood from the line before he connects the saline. So im getting history and such, he gives me the needle and says here get...

So Im not sure how everyone else's protocol reads, but for HEMS in SE Michigan it says that Lasix is post radio. Before I go further, I am an idiot and didnt realize that it had changed from the last issue of our books from pre to post. With that being said, I was torn a new one by the med...

So im a fairly new medic and Im just wondering what advice you could give me that has helped you throughout your careers, it can be anything you, your partner, your sups or even former ems has given you.

So im not going to turn this into a right or wrong thing but im curious to see what you all think. Since it passed a few years back, ive heard some facts and rumors about what it has to do with us in EMS. At the company meeting last night our CEO debunked some. From what he says, medicare is...

Ive noticed that basically every company in my area give the crews cell phones to paige out the calls. Ive also noticed that the radios in the trucks (at least the ones ive been in) are garbage. theyre full of static and half the time I cant even reach med control on the other end. So I started...

So this didnt happen to me, but a friend from work was telling me about this run they went on the other day. Mid-30s Male was struck by a vehicle going 40+ in a residential area. When they got on scene there was already a large crowd gathered and police on scene. They get to the patient and he...

So I just got an email from someone at im guessing is a private company in Toldeo and shes talking about a strike thats going to take place. Can anyone either confirm or deny this? and if so what is your guys opinion on going to work in a place theres a strike going on? By the way, if you want...

My employer gives us a link to this place and it says my state accepts the credits, but im not sure if NREMT does. anyone have any idea? the link is below http://www.americancme.com/ and if they do, do i just go on NREMT and say that i did them? never done any recerts before so any advice...

So i was browsing through some pictures on a website and i came across what people in some professions carry. I was especially interested in the Paramedic and EMT pictures (3/4 down the page) kind of crazy to see how many people pack heat in professions at least I woundnt have thought...

Hey everyone, just about to start my first week as a medic (the anticipation has been killing me!) and sadly, its winter time in Michigan. So anyone from the area knows how cold and crappy Michigan winters are and im just wondering if anyone knows of any gloves that keep my hands somewhat warm...