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Lidocaine for intubation in full arrest
Hey y'all, have an interesting question: So, I understand a lot of protocols call for lidocaine IV prior to RSI, the idea being that it blunts the cardiac response to laryngoscopy, protects ICP from spiking, etc. But here's something I got to thinking about after watching a megacode on...- aashw436
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EMT-I and P in Houston
How wise is it to rely on NREMT pass rates as an indicator of the strength of the program? Because I'm looking at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/JF10NatRegistryNumbers.pdf and wondering if people are just that stupid, or are these programs really not preparing you for NREMT. And...- aashw436
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EMT-I and P in Houston
Hey I'm curious about which school in Houston, Texas would be better as I move on with my EMS training. Got my EMT-B at Houston Community College. It was ok, but some of my instructors weren't really teachers per se, and some just didn't seem like they knew what they were talking about at...- aashw436
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EMS in Houston
Hey y'all! I'm starting out my journey in prehospital care by getting my emt-b this summer and I'm wanting to immediately start testing and using my knowledge and skills in the field after I'm certified. If anyone can recommend a good EMS to volunteer with (or even work part-time) that's in...