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BP: ? Pulse:38 Spo2:68 Resp:6-8 Gluc:48 Pt on the monitor.....Asystole Staff from facility in the front of the bus, saying that Pt. has had seizures in the past, last noted seizure was 10 min. before EMS arrived. Again no IV access. Enroute called for ALS backup. 8 min out to facility. Pt. has...

ALS is onscene, IV access is attempted but not successfull. The bus is rolling, 12 lead is placed, airway is patent but resps are very shallow, Clear equal bilaterally, Still no IV access. Pt. has no distal pulses, but faint CA pulse .....ask questions and you will get more.

Here is a scenario that I would like to have everyone evaluate: You arrive at a Extended care facility, you find the staff with the Pt. in a wheelchair. Now remind you the Pt. is severely mentally handicapped. Unresponsive to painful stimuli, and currently seizing........what do you do.

BS, pester my crew members and take there vitals, nap...

thanks for the advice

Ok now so what to do? How do I move on from this call? KevD I will take your comments for what they are, I have learned a harsh lesson on this thread. I consider this discussion closed.

Yes my medic does need some work, again I performed my BLS correctly. My medic is the one who did not follow proper procedures, not myself. I do take what everyone has told me on this thread to heart, but there is no need to be ignorant about it! I guess I have learned not to assume that my...

The LEO did not make the situation any better! He peaked into the ambulance and started to cuss out the pt.! Saying he was tired of the pt.'s sh*t, and tired of dealing with his a** every other day. I do not agree with my actions being the result in my pt.'s aggravated state. I myself treated...

Well in response to this, I performed my BLS standards per protocol. As I have said in other posts I am a very new EMT, still on OJT "on job training". I did not know the contra for Narcan. All of the pt.s vital were within normal range. I did not post this thread in spite. Obviously there has...

Hmmm...well we all love them drunks on drugs right? Had a call today..Dispatched e1 male with difficulty breathing.. so we arrive on scene and see a man getting up from a seat from his porch huffing down a cancer stick, and throwing a half chugged beer into his yard.-_- We all looked at each...

Thanks Code 3

Just wanted to know if anyone is in the Pittsburgh, Pa area that have taken the NR written test? A few of my classmates have kept in touch and are all working in the field, and we wanted to find out were the centers are located. Thanks, Bird

Thanks again Ryder, I read many of your posts and I learn something from every one of them! You are a true asset to this forum and take what you say very seriously!

Thank you Sir, I am very green as a Basic I have only been on about 30 runs in my short career as a EMT. I was just a bit more at ease to have a F medic, as well I believe that the Pt. was a more at ease also. I am very willing to assist in a birth and I think it would be wonderful, I was just...

B) Pretty cool call..dispatched to a 20 y.o. F 40 weeks pregnant in labor at a local pizza shop. My medic is a Female so I was happy about that! Pt. vitals were fine I put the 4 lead on her, medic ran a 18gauge and I prepped the GC for my medic to check her glucose, check out fine. Pt. stated...

a few of mine, but not all:P

Being somewhat green myself I would have to say, get into a very reputable service. At my station there is an abundance of knowledge, and willing teachers. Take the time to learn your equipment, know were everything is located and your state protocols. Never be afraid to say " I don't know how...

I recently ordered a pair of TRU SPEC EMT BDU's from Galls they are wonderful! I think I paid about 40 bucks for them, they are well worth the price! They have a tacky waist insert that holds them up on your waist, and holds your shirt in place, excellent quality and great seams, they have held...

I am a basic in Pa we are able to admin nitro subling under medic command. But I also run with a ALS crew at all times..at least 1 medic on board. That does not mean I cannot read some of what is going on, on the LifePack, and place a 4 and a 12 lead, but monitoring a sinus rhythm is out of my...

A BVR class just started yesterday at West Deer VFD#3 One of the Medics I work with from our station is the instructor...good dude cool to work with and he knows his stuff!