Recent content by cakilcrease

i think that what you are doing is one of the best things that you could do by talking about it. not only is death a part of our job but it is also a part of everyday life. for me i think that the biggest form of release is to remember that the body is just a container once it is empty then...

there are those of us who cannot give morphine or anything like that, some times o2 is the only option. and even if it is a "placebo" the way i have been taught and the way i have been practicing is that we are to not only provide care up to the point that we are allowed to but to also provide...

as far as pharmacology goes, if you have not already done this, make flash cards and carry them every where with you... i know cardiac and acls drugs like the back of me hand because of that... that is what i can offer you...

i am in the paramedic class right now in southeast texas, i have a year and a half under my belt as a basic and am making a 85% in the class while working full time, doing clinicals, and raising two children. it is also is the hardest thing that i have ever done!! if you are prepared to not...

pain happens due to the lack of oxygen. think about it, cardiac ischemia; one of the related signs and/or symptoms is chest pain, when we give oxygen it helps to relieve the pain. this is true with any pain, even in trauma, like a laceration, that portion of the body is no longer intact...

they make stethescopes for the hard of hearing where the pressure is more amplified... they are more expensive but worth it

my question is simple... how much experience is "required" in order to become a great paramedic? i have been a basic now for about 8 months. i think i am pretty good at my job, but i am ready to move on to the next level. but here is the question. do i stop at intermediate or go on to...

i have the same question but i think with a different goal. i want to be a paramedic, i am starting a paramedic 1 class in january with the option to test out at intermediate. i am not too sure if the experiance that i have or will have gained will be enough to back up a "red patch"...

well all, i know that i have been hit and miss over the last few months and i do appologize. i have had a lot on my mind. but as for my regestration, i passed my test!!! plus i am only a day or two from being licenced to work in the state of texas. my brother and i are about to start a new...

i know what yall are saying, and it wouldn't be so bad if my coordinator was doing everything she was supposed to be doing. plus i have interviews comming up and i am going broke trying to make a living while i wait. monkeys would be helpful, (they aren't such jerks on the phone...lol) but...

and people wonder why i want to go into pediactrics... that is funny...

i just wanted to ask a question. the orginization that mandates our certification, is supposed to be run by the best and smartest medics in the united states. what i wanted to know is why it takes so long to grade a few tests, especially since they run through a machine to grade them. okay so...

insecure people use other people to help boost them selves higher. the more you show this person that you are bothered by their comments the more they gain. all you have to do is understand the person's insecurity and go on with your day to day. if you are a good medic then your records will...