Recent content by Commonsavage

Just wondering... Why would you do this? Is this SOP in your district...to act under CHP command? I would have worked it just as any other trauma code, and called it after basic resuscitive efforts failed. If LE requested body removal, and that is not within my SOP, I contact my MD and or...

Latin America, Caribbean, and other International Volunteers... Would you mind posting contact information for the various services for which you've done volunteering/ride-a-longs? Ideally, I'd like to put together a data base of contacts for EMS volunteering opportunities. Please, post here...

I suggest that your "friend" study real hard for that test.

Yep, generally any pediatric patient c/o headache is a good candidate for meningitis. In addition to your clinical findings, and depending on etiology (bacterial vs viral), look for rash or other skin lesions.

New Mexico, in general, and Central NM Comm. College, in particular, has significant numbers of women EMTs, Paramedics, and Instructors at all levels.

"Emt's must get there associate's degree?" Yes, and learn proper grammar, spelling, etc.!:huh:

...which is just past the fare-Nix! In medic school, I finally snapped and stopped my instructor's lecture to correct her. I was teacher's pet...up until that moment.:unsure:

If you're looking for appropriate financial compensation and security, especially with a family/child and student loans to support, EMS is NOT the place to be...generally, unless you hook up with FD or some other government based service. An associates in nursing would probably serve you...

Always listen respectfully to your patient. Never believe what they say.

Bernalillo County/Albuquerque is a two-tier system with Albuquerque Ambulance Service(a division of Presbyterian Hospital). In Albuquerque it's AFD and AAS. In the County it's BCFD and AAS. In Rio Rancho, actually in Sandoval County, it's RRFD and AAS.

Alright kiddo, I generally agree with AK...but not always. He's right about using the tools at hand...use your spellcheck. And focus on school so that you don't need to depend on spellcheck. As to maturity, it comes with experience and a willingness to learn, which often means slowing down a...

Thanks for the input Z, glad your here.

That's fine with me. If the number of qualified medics drops, the market forces will raise their compensation. Right now we have a dirth of minimally qualified and undercompensated medics. Requiring higher educational standards is a win-win for all.

How many psychiatrists does it take to perform CPR? I still need a punch line:P

Wow! You've got a dedicated 3rd person on your codes:rofl: