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Akulahawk said:
Somehow I don't think that block will stay resolved for long…
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I think there's a cardiology consult in that person's future.
 
JPINFV said:
I think there's a cardiology consult in that person's future.
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She was having an anterior MI. This is the first time I'd seen a 3rd degree in person, let alone to see it convert to sinus. Freaked me out
 
TRSpeed said:
No problem, there is also a few good threads on Kern County EMS.

Here are a few threads as well that would be a good read from a few kern county guys on here.

http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=30397

http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=20228

http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=33320
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Thanks for the links, some great info in those threads! Seems like Hall (and the rest of Kern) is pretty popular.

One wonders what sorts of miracles it would take to get LA and OC to start looking more like that? Lol (genie in a bottle?)
 
Jim37F said:
All y'all talking about Meds and I'm just sitting here going "I can give oral glucose..."

...but I can't even use a Glucometer to see if they need it because even though they're practically sold over the counter it has a needle and is too invasive for a Basic to use -_-
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I really haven't looked at Cali's protocols, but that's bs.
Are you allowed to give Epi (.15 and .3)?
 
Achilles said:
I really haven't looked at Cali's protocols, but that's bs.
Are you allowed to give Epi (.15 and .3)?
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As an EMT? In Los Angeles County? Per county protocol, when it comes to meds:

Assist patients with administration of any physician prescribed self-administered emergency medications including but not limited to:

1. Sublingual nitroglycerin up to maximum of 3 doses if blood pressure is maintained at 100mmHg (includes patient self administration)

2. Bronchodialator inhaler or nebulizer as prescribed if alert enough to use inhaler.

3. Epinephrine device (autoinjector) as prescribed for S/S of severe allergic reactions or asthma

If medication assistance is rendered, an ALS unit must be enroute or the patient must be transported immediately to the most appropriate receiving facility per Ref. No. 502 Patient Destination
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http://ems.dhs.lacounty.gov/policies/Ref800/802-1.pdf

**note heavily edited, decided to replace my own wording with the direct quote from our protocol on epi and other drugs for Basics in LA Co
 
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Back off topic, I am currently on the East coast on a, oh shall we call it a business trip for a non EMS related training as directed by my "side job" lol. It is currently 0145 local time, and I can't get to sleep for the life of and need to be in the classroom by 0800. It's going to be a nice fun day in nice hot muggy Florida lol
 
Jim37F said:
Back off topic, I am currently on the East coast on a, oh shall we call it a business trip for a non EMS related training as directed by my "side job" lol. It is currently 0145 local time, and I can't get to sleep for the life of and need to be in the classroom by 0800. It's going to be a nice fun day in nice hot muggy Florida lol
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Sent you a huge pm lol
Some of the YouTube vids didn't embed , I guess I suck at this inter webs lol
 
JPINFV said:
I think there's a cardiology consult in that person's future.
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Me thinks you're correct... and possibly a placement of a little box under the skin in the upper left chest area... with complimentary wires tunneled to the heart.

If you're going to get that little box, always go for the complimentary wiring. :cool:
 
Boo on subpoenas. Sitting in a courthouse is not how I wanted to spend my day off.
 
Do you get paid if it is work related?
 
FireWA1 said:
Do you get paid if it is work related?
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Yes.

That was pretty painless. Sat there for an hour bsing with my partner and flirting with the cute Marshal only to find out the defendant failed to appear and that we were free to go.
 
Got 401k packet in the mail today. I have no idea what I am doing!
 
New car today, bought from my brother so he can be young and stupid. Family runabout spare!
 
Just discovered the tv show Trauma. While there's the ever present "Hollywoodisms" that make me want to tell at my tablet, overall I actually like it. Anybody else see it?

While a different animal than Rescue Me (I never really got into Chicago Fire) it kinda reminds me of Third Watch (wish I could find more than seasons 1 and 2 on DVD or Amazon)
 
Jim37F said:
Just discovered the tv show Trauma. While there's the ever present "Hollywoodisms" that make me want to tell at my tablet, overall I actually like it. Anybody else see it?

While a different animal than Rescue Me (I never really got into Chicago Fire) it kinda reminds me of Third Watch (wish I could find more than seasons 1 and 2 on DVD or Amazon)
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I liked it as well. All the dumb f's that *****ed about it being to fake got it cancelled.
 
exodus said:
I liked it as well. All the dumb f's that *****ed about it being to fake got it cancelled.
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I was one of those that couldn't stand it haha
 
Pissed off a nurse for liberal pain management on a patient who he thought was faking. Doc pulled me aside after my next transport there and told me I did great keeping my patient comfortable and to keep it up... In front of that RN. Lol score
 
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