Recent content by crispy91

Ok. So I was recently on a clinical ride and we ran a rather interesting call. Unfortunately, the pt died. But I have an idea as to why. So we were dispatched for a pt not breathing, cpr not started. We get on scene and fd was already there. They had canceled rescue, so we thought it wasn't...

Ok... Kinda dumb questiom, but here goes anyway: for pt's in resp. Alkalosis, the aemt book recomends using an NRB at 15 lpm. However, I thought the condition was due to excess CO2 emission caused by hyperventilation. By that logic, wouldn't we use a simple mask, so they retain CO2?

Honestly, I wouldn't have backboarded the pt. Sounds like something alcohol related, with no trauma. On scene, remember to focuss on your life threats, then worry about things like hx, hpi, and all that. The roomate would probably be your most valuable source of information. As far as your...

I don't have too many of these yet. But my dad was a cop for a while, and he has a few good ones: Dad: Ma'am, do you know how fast you were going? Speeder (going 85 in a 45): I suppose you're just going to give me a ticket? Dad: It's a possibility. Speeder: What, do you have a quota...

I know this explanation has already been posted, but sounds like AMI to me. Remember that Older Pts and diabetics have more of a chance of experiencing a silent MI. Put two together, and that should definitely raise the index of suspicion for AMI. However, I wasn't on the call, so this is only...

Actually, what BLS sugested really worked. I think the seal wasn't quite tight enough, so adjusting the harness helped immensely. I actualyl did ask him about his doc, though. He said he had gotten the machine three years ago in another state, and hasn't seen his doctor since. He needs to go...

Hey everyone, I'm not sure if this the right thread, but I have a few questions about CPAP. Specifically, the home model F&P Icon. I'm staying at a shelter until graduation with a few other people. One of the guys asked if I could help with his CPAP. Here's the issue: he says at night, the...

So there's a spot on my wrist that I'm trying to cover up, and I'm thinking a new tat. I didn't want to spend a whole lot of money so I'm thinking maybe like a section of NSR or something like that. Would that be weird at all, considering I'm about to graduate as an AEMT and usually EKG is for...

I'm currently taking the new AEMT course. In the airway section, one of the advanced airways they mention specifically is the Cobra. There are instuctions for inserting it, but there's no information on the mechanism behind it. It doesn't seem that it would provide much protection from...