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Have to agree that mind math on the tail end of a double , with an apneic 4 y/o is really challenging.... Even (if not especially) after 25 years in the business, it is the most intimidating prospect in our business, at least to me...

Every single state is different. Many use NREMT, which is fine. But others do not, like my State of Florida. It only recognizes EMT or Paramedic. It's not that aemt doesn't exist anymore, it is specific to each state. We, the ems community, are going through growing pains. While each...

Shows the trousers as a male military trouser. I'd bet a $1, that is no dude sporting those pants! And for the model... Nicely done!

Ya know, I've been trying to get the patients to read the textbook, but they just wont follow directions... Lol!

I'm going with "who cares?" ecg gets spell corrected on my "smartphone" to Ekg. At the end of the day, unless you're completing a med-school application, I'd find something else to worry about... Lol!

Have fun, if that means a bls for health care providers, go for it. With the caveat that there are folks out there who are unscrupulous, so buyer be cautious. But don't loose your momentum, if this is something that you enjoy, rock on and don't let anyone discourage you... Especially old...

Great advice Canman, I did exactly what you have recommended. All else fails, I can manage a McDonalds for what I make as a Captain for our County Fire Rescue. The same advise was given to me by the State Ems Director of Florida, and I frankly followed it. Finishing my MA in public...

We knew what you meant...Lol! I'm sure among the non-school crowd, we're pretty forgiving.

Go for it...

If you find yourself in desperate need of a Stretcher so bad that you build one out of sticks and duct tape... I'd dare someone to complain!! Obviously they did exactly @#&#@@

I'm just completing a spreadsheet for our service with all of our medications and their respective dosages for various pedi weights for inclusion in our protocols and to have laminated on the wall of the truck. I was surprised to see how many common meds aren't on the Broslow tape, plain old...

Hello all, In an effort to open new discussion, I would like to pose the following question. Who has recently or will soon be attending an EMS conference? The EMS Expo in Atlanta sounds like an interestion place to be in October. Clincon just concluded last month in Orlando, Florida. I'm...

Hello, I would like to make a comment. First consider what is best for the patient? A hospital (most anyway) is more advanced than the most ALS capable vehicle, the patient deserves which ever is closer in relation to time. If your agency insists on calling for additional support -- then...

Outstanding post Mr. Cole ! I am a new member as of today and I would like to add a story to this discussion. The story really has nothing to do with specific medications, but reiterates the point I sense Mr. Cole is making. I attended an EMS convention many moons ago. At this convention...