Been off the forums for a couple years. Wondering who is still around from the older days? Glad to see the forum is still surviving.
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I have noticed for a long while now, that every new provider on here is affraid of getting sued over something.
Call me crazy, but in over 20 years in the industry, I have never been sued over pt care or have known anyone that has. I have worked in some of the worst sue happy states and still...
This is why you do not lay Pt's face down! Epic fail!
http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/755952-NY-woman-claims-ambulance-company-caused-mother-to-suffocate/
By John O'Brien
The Post-Standard
FULTON, N.Y. — Oswego County sheriff’s deputies handcuffed a combative, hallucinating...
Was wondering, what is the best type of undies for EMS?
Boxers?
Briefs?
Thong?
Bikini?
Commando?
What works best for the field? What are your reasoning for it?
:rolleyes::ph34r:
http://www.emsresponder.com/article/article.jsp?id=9608&siteSection=1
To all Paramedics! Please make sure that the pt is deceased, prior to pronouncing them on scene! Apply the monitor, if you have any questions.;):rolleyes:
Since we have talked before on the safety of tasers, here is an article on the first major study done on it.
http://www.emsresponder.com/article/article.jsp?id=8816&siteSection=1
Interesting article that was sent out by our state EMS office.
This is a long letter, but does have an excellent point to it!
BLOGGING? A GOOD IDEA?
My name is Zach Bieghler and I'm a paramedic in the State of Kansas.
I have served with various EMS agencies in South Central Kansas as...
I found this article from 4 years ago, that makes a good point. Some may have seen it already, but some may find it interesting.
http://www.publicsafety.com/print/Emergency--Medical-Services/EMT-Paramedic--A-Different-Type-of-Nurse/1$2337