I went to the EMS academy at the hospital run ambulance service that services the Ferguson area. Regardless of the upcoming announcement, I just want to give positive thoughts for the safety of all of our EMS partners and other first responders that may have to perform their duties in a...
I'm pleased to report that I'll be starting my first job as an EMT shortly, while finishing medic school. I searched the forums, but didn't find any answers.
I don't know if this is a standard practice or not, but I'm a bit curious if people in the field keep their own record of patient...
I hope all responders are safe and successful in their efforts today in NYC.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/massive-explosion-rocks-building-in-nyc/
It'd be great to hear from any of those involved on the realities of this MCIs.
Respectfully and humbly, I have an ALS curiosity while I'm still in EMT school (though a future medic hopeful).
Today in class we covered Pharmacology including administering Glucose. The paramedic instructor indicated that they'd simply start an IV and administer dextrose.
My question is...
I'm in the midst of changing careers. After toiling 24 years in information technology, I'm a 45yo male hoping to gain greater personal enrichment by utilizing my analysis and problem solving skills to help individuals at their times of need. Sure, I've read enough to see the cynical side, but...