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I would think (and hope) that of all people an ambulance driver would have the common sense to know better than to text and drive.

No, it's not. And yes, it is.

EMT in Spanish :glare:Hello! If you were to respond to your patient as 'EMT', no, they would most likely not understand you. You would have to respond by saying either 'Paramedico' for Paramedic, or 'Tecnologo de Urgencias (Medicas)' for EMT. I'm sure there is an abbreviated form that you...

I would've pressed charges on the woman for getting into the back of the ambulance. It has more of a suspicious character than the drunk guy coming straight at you. I can see why you wouldn't want to bother with the drunk. But seriously you shouldn't put up with that kind of behavior if...

I just wanted to stay how amazed I am at how time just flies. I joined this forum five years ago already. It seems those years couldn't have gone by any faster than they have.

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When speaking of EMS as a lifestyle, does it include the possibility of 'advancing' into other positions within the healthcare system, or is this exclusively referring to maintaining the role of a pre-hospital care provider?

Safety Hazard 1-Resistance from the industry to abide by true medical necessity as a standard for flights 2-Resistance from the industry to install terrain avoidance equipment on their helicopters ($$) 3-FAA refusing to force them to do #2 4-Pressure (direct or implied) on pilots to fly in...

He was alive when he got airlifted out of scene? Do you know if he ultimately survived?

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In the total 5 volume set of Brady's Paramedic care (the largest in volume of US EMS text, index included cause I am lazy), there are 3003 pages of 10th grade reading level material. 10th grade reading level including terminology and anatomy/physiology?

Is this serious or a joke ? Just wondering..

How do you find work in a foreign country as an EMT trained in the US? Do you have to join the Armed Forces?

This has been an extremely illuminating discourse. I now know for sure to never mess around on the road.

Breaking into EMS In NYS, anyone can register for a EMT Basic course as long as one holds a high school diploma. During the course, one is expected to keep at least a 75% average in order to pass and be eligible to take the practical skills exam. One must pass all six stations in order to...

Conveying a thought.. Being a paramedic takes a special person.. A MEDIC, not a Basic. It is truly an unique and challenging profession. It's not just about medicine and patient care. It's different from the hospital professions in that one is also in constant engagement with the...

Taking vitals Hello Everyone, I am wondering if anyone is aware of any methods or techniques that can be used to get a clear, audible, pulse when taking a patient's blood pressure. I am preparing for my exam next month, and was looking into doing some ride-along time with my local...

I started this thread because I am concerned how these changes in the economy will affect EMS systems and personnel. At the moment, I am still a student. I took the course during the summer, passed with a good grade, but opted not to take the practical/written exams for several reasons, one...

Personally I love fresh brewed deli coffee, with cream (or soy if available), and raw sugar. Folgers and Nescafe are great for the home roast. Starbucks makes excellent house coffee, and it's not that much more expensive than deli coffee. Their blended drinks are a little too fattening, so I...