Recent content by Blueorchid

This was a call my EMT-B instructor had…hope I get one of these gems some day soon- just finished my test! Receive a call to the local 7-11 for a “CPR in progress,” fire crews are on scene and my lieutenant rolls up in his medic. As he and his partner get out of the car they see the crew...

The external rotation exercise at the end of that list in the link above is good for the shoulder, but in my not so humble opinion happens to be the hardest out of all the movements of abduction, adduction, flexion, extension, and internal/external rotation. Strengthening exercises are all...

To those that are astounded we might be tested on this...yeah I didn't really think it was a practical splint to learn either, but who am I to decide what EMT-Bs should and should not know? However- thank you guys for the video and the MIEMSS explanation of the test. Both are useful...

Hello all So I'm obviously new to this forum. I'm an EMT-B student taking classes in Maryland and I have a question for the seasoned vets out there. I'm taking my licensure test in December and I know splinting is obviously going to be a part of the test. I'm fairly good with learning all of...