Recent content by daine.scott

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    Giants Fan Attacked - Bryan Stow - Paramedic

    I shall pray for the well being and early recovery of Bryan Stow. He seems to be a good guy; I hate it when bad things happen to good people like him.
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    County Tries Turning Juvenile Offenders Into EMTs

    Well that’s a very good initiative taken up by the County in California. I wish them best of luck for near future. I hope to see these youth offenders working as EMT.
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    What makes a "good" medic?

    According to me it would be someone who keeps his patience with patients and the situation and is has excellent crisis management skills.
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    How much did becoming an EMT/medic cost you?

    The whole cost turned around to be about $ 6500. This includes ACLS, PALS, ITLS and NRP. I am still thinking of pursuing further studies once I have enough funds for it.
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    Volunteering and employment

    At my place where I work, most of the volunteers who have performed very well are given an offer to be hired full time. I suggest that you try asking them if they have any such policies. It worked for me and I too was not living in the same city or county.
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    Essentials for a jump kit?

    You should be able to get a basic first aid kit at any store that carries medical supplies. I agree that you should only carry the basics, but it's a good idea to at least have gloves and antiseptics.
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    Best Online Retailer

    MeridianHealthStore.com is a great place for online medical supplies Reliable shipping and great prices.
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    You know you are an EMT/Paramedic when...

    You know you are EMT/Paramedic when on road you see some crazy driver driving his car and you start following before you get a call to get him to the hospital.
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    Funny one liners you've said to overheard to a patient

    We were told to put anesthesia in one of our patient. SO before surgery he was talking a lot. The patient was a middle aged man. Patient: What happened? Medic: You met with an accident Patient: Ok, everybody is fine. Medic: Luckily everyone is fine. Patient: Who all are there? Medic...
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    Losing weight without a gym

    Best way to lose weight is enrolling in some activity which involves physical work like dance. You can also keep a check on your calorie intake and do some exercises. You can also do some meditation to improve your concentration and focus; it helps in having good control on your body.
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    Dumbest thing heard on the radio

    That was damn funny sirengirl. Damn there are so many but I can’t recollect even one to share.
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    You might work for a private if.....

    When you are asked to reach the hospital in 10 min which is impossible in such a messy vehicle When sometimes you alone pick up the stretcher with the family member of the patient When your company believes that the break can be added on to next day
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