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... from an ER Tech position for allegedly being "in the process" of starting an IV (I'm an EMT-B but we have advanced skills training through the hospital). Here's what happened: A patient came in c/o weakness/fatigue. He was brady into the 40's with an A/V block on his EKG- Dr ordered an...

Just wondering if anyone here has used a PEEP valve when bagging a pt during ARD? If you haven't seen em, its a small valve that attaches to the end of the ambu bag where the O2 would otherwise just escape. We use em all the time in the hospital for pre-intubation oxygenation. Are we as...

Hey everyone, I'm faced with a bit of a challenge and I'm hoping some of you can shed some light on it. A little background info: I'm 19, an Basic with no experience (shocker!) and will apply to the upper division of Arizona State's BSN program at the end of Spring '09 for (hopefully)...

Just curious if anyone has run into a situation where a pt is a certain religion (I chose Catholic because that's my religion) and has asked to call a priest or pastor. Or if unconscious, have you ever found a note in their wallet about their faith? Have you ever had to perform a procedure...

A penlight?? Allheart carries one for $54. Would you buy it? I don't think I would, just for the simple reason that the cheapo ones work just fine, and I'd likely end up loosing it. Thoughts?

The other day I heard a call: "Engine 276, channel 2, respond code 3 for a lockout, X address. Engine 276, channel 2" What is a lockout? and why does it require a code 3 response? I did a search and didn't come up with anything. Thanks! Jeremy

Hello all, So today i attended new hire orientation at my new job, a busy hospital here in Mesa, AZ. We heard the story of Josie King, a Pediatric pt who was killed due to poor communication and lack of staff response. Anyhow, we watched a speech that the mother had given after Josie's death...

I've been browsing for jobs online using Careerbuilder.com, etc. I recently got a call from an MGA Healthcare. The deal was for a traveling EMT job up in Show Low AZ (about 157 miles NNE). The pay is $16/hr plus $50/day for hotel/food/gas, etc. It's a rehab facility and basically the job is...

So the first day of my EMT class (last October :o) we did our CPR for BLS providers. The class ended in December and I got my Cert in January. However, I never received my CPR card. I've been calling and emailing my instructor and the owner of the place with no success. He claims he gave...

Copied and pasted from my blog. Just looking for some advice from some of the more experienced folks out there: So I just got back from Julian where I spent the last 36 hours. I had the opportunity to do a ride along with the Julian FD. Got there about 8a but it was dead until about 4 in...

Hello all, I'm just wondering if you had to do the combitube as part of your National Practicals or not. In AZ it is not a required skill (It might not even be a BLS skill) but when I looked at some options for transferring to San Diego County, CA, it said I needed the Combi Cert. Just...

While looking for local EMT Protocols online, I recently found the following: R9-25-808. Protocol for an EMT-B to Perform Endotracheal Intubation A. Endotracheal intubation performed by an EMT-B is an advanced procedure that requires medical direction. B. An EMT-B is authorized to...

Ok, I've searched the forums with no luck so I started a new thread. Where is the best place to buy uniform pants online? I have a ride along next week and I'm required to wear the uniform. I need a pair of navy pants... where is the best place to buy em? Where did you get yours from...

Ok, So I just got home from a family style game/restaurant type thing (like Chuck E Cheese for adults). After we ate, we saw a few people gathered around something. There was a girl was laying on the floor and the employee and a manager were just kind of standing there. I went over...

Hey everyone, I was hoping you could help me out. As some of you might know, I am a new EMT in the field and am having trouble finding jobs. I've tried everywhere! Schools, Ambo companies, Hospitals, water parks, basically any health-related field in the greater Phoenix area. Now I have...

Hello all, I need an audio clip of the "Shock Advised...", "continue CPR..." or something from an AED. It's for a presentation for my college stats class and I think it would add a unique element to the PowerPoint. If anyone knows where I could get this it would be much appreciated. Thanks...

Got it for $150...Can't return it... figured I'd put it on here before eBay. It's the 3100 series... brand new in box. From the website: Product Description Magellan Maestro 3100 offers simple, sophisticated GPS navigation that's remarkably affordable. The most intuitive graphical 3.5"...