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    This call was interesting!!

    Dispatched to a 39 yo male, Diabetic Emergency. First Responders arrive on scene and report pt is incoherent, BP 214/104, R 14 and labored, Pulse 114. They are also reporting pt had a shunt placed in the Rt arm approx 4 weeks ago. HX of MI x 2, HTN, IDDM, Hep C, renal failure. Arrive on scene...
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    A Sad day

    Hi guys! Been awhile since I posted anything. Just wanted to stop in a say Hi to everyone. Been busy working. Hubby has taken a new job at a larger Sheriff's Dept, so looks like we will be moving sometime in the near future. Looking at possibly working for Rural Metro. Anyone here familiar with...
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    Opinions

    I am interested in going back to school to get a BA in nursing (RN). Just curious on opinions on taking some of my courses on line. With 3 kids, a full time job, and a husband that works crazy hours, I thought maybe it would make things a lil easier.... Thanks in advance!!!
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    OK....checkin in

    So although I read the thread everyday, I haven't posted anything in awhile.... Hope this finds you all well and safe. Lisa P.S. IF anyone would like to chat, send me a message. I'm at work and we are the "q" word!!!!
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    Ok Guys I really need some advice!!!

    I live in a very rural area, we only have one ambulance service. Our service is county owned but since it is so small everyone is family or close friends with the family. This same family is very involved in the Volunteer FD. I am in the volly dept and run as a First Responder, I am also an...
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    How do you cope???

    Rough call today...wanted to vent a little bit and I knew I could count on you guys. Taking a nap when my husband comes in and says dispatch is asking for a First Responder....call happened to be maybe 2 blocks from my house. I go en route and they give me the details of the call. 3 month old...
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    Our new addition!!!!

    :D Just wanted to share our great news!! :D click here for a pic Click here: www.growingfamily.com - WebNursery Katherine Abigail "Katie" 6 lbs 2 oz 18.5 inches 6-2-05 at 2:42pm University of TN Hospital
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    Finally...got my grades!!!!!!!

    I finally got my grades today! WOOHOOO!!! I passed.....now just have to wait to take National registry, which I will do in mid January!! Wasn't sure there for awhile if I would make it or not. I was lucky enough to be accepted to an accelerated program. I got my EMT IV in about 13 weeks...
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    Looking for star of life pic

    Hey all...I am looking for an animated Star of life or ambulance pic to download. I am doing an EMS awareness program at the elementary school and would like to hand out a coloring sheet... Any help would be appreciated!!
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    For the Girls!!!

    Thought I would pass this website on to all the ladies in the group! It has no educational content ..just nice to look at.....ENJOY!!! www.firemenscalendar.com
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    My first stick

    Hey all!! I am new around here but have enjoyed all the posts so far. I am currently an EMT student. We got to do our first IV stick last night. I got mine on the first try!!! WOOHOOO!!! I was excitied so I had to tell somebody! LOL Anyone have any suggestions/advice for a "fresh" EMT coming...
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