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    Ambulance Accident in NH

    http://www.wmur.com/newsarchive/22258979/detail.html This happened this past Sunday. I waited to post it as it is my department that was involved. Remember to be careful out there.
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    Ever forget to put on your gloves?

    Oh also, yes, I have fogotten gloves on occasion. The most memorable and probably worst time was my first code, I was still riding as a non-EMT as I was waiting for my license to come back
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    Future Paramedic Scope?

    An example of the 2 year degree option here in NH. This type of program really needs to be the minimum especially with the new standards coming down the pipe. I think we should try for this before there should be any increased scope of practice...
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    Nitro & hiccups/indigestion?

    I only thought vagal nerve stimulation from the actual physical mechanism. Not how they are stimulated. It was just a far reaching grab at something with no real evidence. There is no mention of this in the NH protocols either. Maybe it really is an attempt to stop unnecessary administration...
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    Nitro & hiccups/indigestion?

    Only thing I could think of as well, was some type of vagal stimulation, but what about just general indigestion then?
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    Getting in touch w/ EMTs in San Francisco

    http://emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=14405 Many EMS providers come from backgrounds that differ greatly from EMS or medicine. That shouldn't be an issue. Those are certainly important questions, also sleepless nights, type A personalities, how will you be to the lonely old lady who called at...
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    Nitro & hiccups/indigestion?

    I am also having trouble finding an answer to this. Google has failed me. :sad: Anyone have any insight?
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    DC Fire-EMS.. Innovative Program!

    This is a great program for many places. Hopefully it can be adapted by many agencies to suit their needs. Nothing more frustrating then seeing a patient who calls 911 for non-emergencies simply because they don't know what else to do. If we can help these people in other ways, as this program...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Good luck.
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    Self-Defense and EMS

    Link for your crystal ball.
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    Sulfa Allergies & Morphine

    medic417, is it still a "Sulfa" allergy then, or is it something different? Not second guessing you, just trying to understand more about it. If it is still considered a sulfa allergy, what is the cause for the difference in allergy? Again, curiosity.
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    Test Day - Your Stories?

    You'll be happy to know that is illegal in NH now. And I believe a few other states as well. You cannot smoke with a minor in the vehicle. Fantastic law.
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    Baby Girl

    I saw no criticism. I saw someone assuming they knew me and what I do and what type of father I will be. I can take criticism. Also, those of us includes myself. I know what it can do, I have seen what it can do. I do understand your position with being concerned though and I commend it...
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    Baby Girl

    Wow, haven't been back to this thread since I posted it. Thanks for the congratulations from all who gave it. We can't wait for Lillian Grace to come into this world.:) I just wanted to let all the perfect people know that while I did get drunk, I had a designated driver, and my DD was...
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    Baby Girl

    Having a baby girl in January. Cant wait. Drunk as a skunk, went out tonight, as I found out this afternoon, and I can't wait to be a dad. So happy right now I just couldn't help but post. I guess it's sad that my spelling and grammar drunk is better than some sober. Oh well. Enjoy your night...
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    THe REal Reason you became an EMT-B

    Lights and sirens.... :ph34r: Really, to try something new. I had friends who were volunteer and full-time at various places and I decided to give it a shot based on their descriptions of EMS. The bonus of it all is I get to help people. I even enjoyed the dialysis derby when I was...
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    Illinois EMT question.

    Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Probably want to contact them and ask. Edit: http://www.idph.state.il.us/ems/index.htm http://www.idph.state.il.us/ems/EMT_Reciprocity_App.pdf ^ Seems straight forward.
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    Uniforms

    Putting this picture up pains me....:blush: At my old FT service we had light blue button ups and black BDUs with the company logo on one of the pocket flaps. Long sleeve button in the winter with a faux turtle neck under it with company initials on it, short in summer with a couple of weeks a...
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    Computer Issue

    Ophcrack http://ophcrack.sourceforge.net/ You'll want to burn yourself a livecd and follow the instructions. How to: http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/ophcrack/index.php?title=Ophcrack_Howto
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    Rant about how much volunteers are hurting our profession

    Not as many, but I would still be there and volunteer along with many others at my service. Of course in a perfect world EMS would be compensated reasonably and I would be a paid full-time EMS professional instead of a cube jockey/EMS volunteer. There are a lot of unfair generalizations being...
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