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    The "Whats Your Name" Campaign

    shannon williams...really
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    New EMS-er...a few questions

    Here, in Minnesota, we have a volunteer service that pays for your basic, and you sign a contract for 2 years with our service.
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    What do You think

    How would you resopnd if one of your crew members was diagnosed with epilepsy? Would you want to work with them, would you feel safe with that person as your partner?
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    I'm the only one whose name is obvious

    Love It!!!!! Anyway, I meant my real name, and if that is your real name, ok.
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    I'm the only one whose name is obvious

    thank you, I don't really like computers
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    I'm the only one whose name is obvious

    thank you, dumb question, how do I do that?
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    Down Under - Australia

    no, although it would be interesting to hear about how you do things there, as far as who is in the ambulance, do you use volunteers?
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    I'm the only one whose name is obvious

    How do I change that? Thanks.
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    What should I start studying before my Paramedic program starts?

    www.infomedguides.com There is a great EMS Field Guide, ALS version. fits in your pocket.
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    Multiple IV Attempts

    any other venous site? If you can't get venous access, you really can't deliver very many meds. We usually attempt multiple IV sites, 2 attempts per person, hope to hell someone will get one, but if you can't successfully place an IO, in any of the sites, I think it would be time to be at the...
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    Is an ET Tube Really ALS?

    Are you allowed any other airway techniques? Like the Combi-Tube? Our EMT-Bs are allowed to do that.
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    Multiple IV Attempts

    If we can't get IV access, we attempt IO.
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    Hey everyone!

    Good Luck, Hope you pass!!!
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    Volunteer incentive programs

    We get $20 per call, $100 per transfer to bigger facilities
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    What should I start studying before my Paramedic program starts?

    I had very little experience as a basic before I took my paramedic, which I just passed, by the way, and I think I'm better for the lack of experience, and that is why I passed. The less experience that I have, the less bad habits I can develop. I had to learn everything by the book right...
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    Help me figure this out (just for fun)

    That is a very sad video, if it is real, I feel very badly for that kid's family.
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    Just got back from oral boards with the medical director

    Way to go, and don't feel bad, when I took my EMT-B oral exam, I forgot to say BSI in the airway station!!
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    hello!!

    Thank you!! This is an interesting site. Any advice that might help me getting over the nervousness.
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    hello!!

    thanks, you are in AZ? What's the weather like there?
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    hello!!

    New to this site, however, I have been a volunteer EMT-B for 2 years in Minnesota. I have just taken and failed my practical test for paramedic, was wondering if anyone had any advise.
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