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Seirende said:
Is a share pack of m&m's really for two people or is it all for me at two different points in the day?
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Depends. If it’s peanut m&m’s then it is for one person all at one time. If you disagree, fight me
 
All of these M&Ms are YOURS...except the green ones. Eat them together. Eat them in peace...
 
DragonClaw said:
You mean the clinical definition is different or... they're all AMS?
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In certain areas AOx3 means a completely normal mentation while in others AOx4 means the same thing. It is a regional change. I notice it a lot with float nurses or travel nurses who come from other areas.
 
DesertMedic66 said:
In certain areas AOx3 means a completely normal mentation while in others AOx4 means the same thing. It is a regional change. I notice it a lot with float nurses or travel nurses who come from other areas.
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE.

My partner had a pt from the floor and asked the nurse his orientation. AOx3 she said, that he was fully alert and oriented. He was so confused and we just thought the nurse had no idea how to nurse.

What is the question that isn't asked?
 
DragonClaw said:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE.

My partner had a pt from the floor and asked the nurse his orientation. AOx3 she said, that he was fully alert and oriented. He was so confused and we just thought the nurse had no idea how to nurse.

What is the question that isn't asked?
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If you are using the questions of Person, Place, Time, and Purpose, then Purpose is not included.
 
I thought the 4th one was events? Like you know your name, city, year... but can't remember why you're suddenly talking to EMS (cuz you wrecked your bike or whatever)?
 
Jim37F said:
I thought the 4th one was events? Like you know your name, city, year... but can't remember why you're suddenly talking to EMS (cuz you wrecked your bike or whatever)?
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I think Event = purpose. ?
 
But yeah, locally, A&Ox3 is used for fully alert and orientated
 
Jim37F said:
I thought the 4th one was events? Like you know your name, city, year... but can't remember why you're suddenly talking to EMS (cuz you wrecked your bike or whatever)?
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I’ve seen it used differently in different text books.
 
I've talked about this a couple of times. Fake paramedicing since 2011.

Alert and Oriented in relationship to GCS Scoring

Seeking opinion on how to chart a particular situation. The patient is alert to person, place, event, but not time. Charting as alert but not answering all questions appropriately. Would this result in a GCS of 14 due to a loss of a point in the verbal category because the patient is not fully...
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CAOX4 vs AxOx4

can someone please explain the difference between the two?? and the proper way to use them in paperwork..this is probably a really stupid question but i'm confused :/ thanks!
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Assuming the standard weight of a battery powered gurney (125 lbs), how many kgs in weight can you lift additionally?
 
DragonClaw said:
Assuming the standard weight of a battery powered gurney (125 lbs), how many kgs in weight can you lift additionally?
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Stryker Power-PRO XT Ambulance Cot Specifications
Weight Capacity: 700 lbs (318 kg). MaximumUnassisted Lift Capacity: 500 lbs (225 kg). Backrest Articulation/Shock Position: 0 to 73° / + 15°. Overall Length: 81" (206 cm).
 
NomadicMedic said:
Stryker Power-PRO XT Ambulance Cot Specifications
Weight Capacity: 700 lbs (318 kg). MaximumUnassisted Lift Capacity: 500 lbs (225 kg). Backrest Articulation/Shock Position: 0 to 73° / + 15°. Overall Length: 81" (206 cm).
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When I read her question, I pretty much read it as "How much weight can YOU lift on top of the weight of the gurney? Do you even lift bro?" There is no way I am lifting more than 200 lbs (~90 kg) and usually I have my partner's help to lift or lull out the gurney with the patient on it. Not sure if that is what she asking, but that's how I read it. You're not in the US or what made you ask in kg, Dragon???
 
Aprz said:
When I read her question, I pretty much read it as "How much weight can YOU lift on top of the weight of the gurney? Do you even lift bro?" There is no way I am lifting more than 200 lbs (~90 kg) and usually I have my partner's help to lift or lull out the gurney with the patient on it. Not sure if that is what she asking, but that's how I read it. You're not in the US or what made you ask in kg, Dragon???
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Yes, it's definitely a "Do you even lift bro".

Ah well I do kg now for pt wt. It's medicine. We're metric when possible.
 
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It’s always a 2 person lift with a cot. Always.

We routinely move 300+ pound patients on the Stryker Power Pro. (Thats 136 kg for those of you that yearn to be Canadian)
 
DragonClaw said:
Not a manual though?
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I haven’t used a manual stretcher on an actual call in 10 years. We have a couple in the class room for storing manikins..

But even back in the day a 300 pound patient was a 2 person job.
 
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