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    Any other medics here make the jump to CRNA?

    I am kicking around the idea of starting the long process of RN to BSN to CRNA and was curious if there is anyone else out there who has made the voyage or thought about it. I had a blast learning from the CRNAs I interacted with through my clinical time. I do enjoy EMS, but I feel like I have...
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    Do you sport a favorite pen?

    I know it seems trivial, but has anyone found a favorite pen? I really enjoy roller balls but our run sheets eat them alive. Usually my pen survives the front of one form, and sometimes my pen can make it through the front of the other form. However, the back of the first run form kills my pen...
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    Pre hospital care of immune depressed pts

    We touched briefly today on patients with immune depressions such as infections, cancers, etc. The only pre hospital care that the book (Mosby) suggested was supportive care and emotional considerations. I really found that lacking and was wondering everyone else's opinions and protocols...
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    Current brain fart....

    I was reviewing my mega codes today and really would like a why to a question. Of course Epi is given in PEA v-tach and v-fib. How does epi, which speeds up the heart, convert such fast rhythms? :blush: In my eyes it seems similar to giving Atropine to someone with an increased heart...
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    The OTHER "carry"

    :ph34r:
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    any info on Rural/Metro?

    I am interviewing for my first EMT job and would like a little info on how well the company is to work for. I'm going to try and stop and talk with a few employees but was hoping people here may work for, or know of how they are to work for. Its only going to be part time (but that's what I...
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    if you were in my shoes....

    I've got a week left of my EMT-B class and am not sure where to go from there. I'm looking for advice from some of you seasoned veterans. I couldn't resist making a list and color coding it I am/have Senior to be in college with 2 semesters left of a weak degree 21 years old I have...
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