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If Versed is in your RSI protocol, what dose are you using?

Long story short, security issues. The term "run lock" seems to be a UK specific term, and I can't find a US equivalent. Anyone have recommendations for specific brands of a keyless system? What I'm looking for is something that can be easily installed with a switch that you hit before...

If they do, you could post a copy of it or link if they are online?

I'm looking for studies that investigate why the Canadian C-Spine Rule (CCSR) is more sensitive and more specific than NEXUS. Several studies have been done comparing the sensitivity and specificity of the two, but I can't find any explaining why there is a difference.

Branched off from this thread. Well, the question was about SAMPLE, not OPQRST. I agree that knowing associated symptoms/pertinent negatives are important to know, and if you stick to OPQRST you won't always get those answers. SAMPLE on the other hand is a very useful tool for taking...

See poll.

We all know that people in EMS have a higher tendency towards alcohol abuse and other questionable behaviors. After a recent conversation with someone in EMS I'm curious how much this extends to making reckless sexual choices such as infidelity and one night stands. Do you guys think this is any...

It isn't what you think it is.

How do you define standard of care? Is it based on what you know now? Your agency protocols? National standards? Who decides that the standard of care is?

Philosophical debate time here. What is the difference between an expert and a know-it-all? Why are some people respected and given the title expert, while others are considered obnoxious know-it-alls? For example, people consider Rogue Medic and Ambulance Driver to be experts in progressive...

Does your employer make any effort to notify you ahead of time of major construction projects and road closures? If they do, how do they keep you informed?

60 yo female, dizzy. I'll post the 12 lead and more info in a bit. And if anyone can tell me how to attach it so that you can zoom in without a huge file showing up in the post I will greatly appreciate it.

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/01/10550666-navy-doctors-save-mans-life-on-texas-flight Emphasis added.

With all the drug shortages going on we are looking at an alternative to zofran. I'm curious what other people are using and what people think is the best/safest alternative while being cost effective. Are their any drugs you strongly object to being used prehospital? I believe zofran is...

Its generic name is tadalafil. TADAlafil :rofl: Please note, I am significantly sleep deprived and thus easily amused.

Do you have any different rules for them than use with the normal stretchers? We are supposed to be rolling them out in the new few months, and there are several different rules for use that don't make a ton of sense compared to the old rules.

New thread, so we can let the other one stay on topic. How do you and your partner divide up the work? What do you think is a "fair" division of labor?

WTF? I'm getting ready to recert my ACLS and in the pre-test there are several scenarios involving patients with symptomatic bradycardia and 3rd degree blocks. ACLS insists that giving 0.5mg atropine is the first line of treatment. I was under the impression that if someone was significantly...

I'm trying to put together a first aid kit for hiking, and when I look at all the suggested kit contents I can't help but think how useless most of the stuff is. I was wondering if any of the outdoorsy people here had put together a first aid kit with actually useful stuff? Most of the traumatic...

I know what chest compressions can produce oscillations on the capnography waveform. Does anyone know if these CPR oscillations can happen with an esophageal intubation? Short story: Traumatic arrest with multisystem trauma, inital ETCO2 of 50 mm/hg, quickly droped to 8 mm/hg and stayed...