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    When is it the right time to give Glucagon?

    You have a 33 year old male unresponsive to verbal, pale and diaphoretic... sitting up against the back of his couch. His wife tells you he became confused 20 minutes ago and has been getting worse since. She states that he is a diabetic and hasn't eaten since early this morning, it is now 3 in...
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    Came across a pedestrian vs vehicle scene while driving and stopped & have questions

    I was driving home from work still wearing my uniform (I just got my first job as an EMT-Basic, waiting on my Texas cert. for Paramedic) and was stopped at a light when I noticed three people standing over a guy who was in the fetal position grabbing his knee with a painful look on his face. I...
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    I just passed my Paramedic NREMT exam and got a job in the same day!

    I just had to tell someone, I'm ecstatic. I took my NREMT Paramedic exam this morning at 0800 and had a job interview at 1300 for employment as an EMT Basic. I found out I passed the exam at around 1500 and got a call 30 minutes later with the EMT Basic job offer with Acadian! :D
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    Has anyone had experience with Guardian EMS in Texas?

    I am interested in working with Guardian EMS and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them. All input appreciated! Please PM me if you have any information. Thanks!
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    Does anyone have trouble getting accurate BPs in the back of the ambulance?

    I went through EMT Basic in January and have finished all but the NREMT exam for Paramedic certification and I still have a little trouble getting an accurate BP while enroute to the hospital on occasions. Sometimes it is easy to hear but other times I simply have no way of getting an accurate...
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    Austin area EMS help

    Hi I just joined the forums. I was certified as an EMT Basic back in May and have since completed the classroom and clinical portions of Paramedic school. I have only to take the NREMT exam to be certified as a Paramedic, as I have already passed the skills exam. Anyways, I just moved to...
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