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Thank you for all the info! The name that she called it was mrsa sp? We were told she had just been tested positive for it again. I had never heard of it before. We used the same precautions as always BSI!! The cot was cleaned and disinfected as were all the equipment we used with the pt. But...

Can anyone tell me the name of a staff infection that eats away at the tissues? I was on a call today that this same infection has affected the pt for 6 years. The pt started out by losing a toe, then another toe, until today the leg about the knee down is gone. Pt has had about 50 surgeries to...

The training I was required to do was 5 ride alongs for the completion of the course, however the service that I work with has its own requirments. After recieving my cards I was to do 17 more ridealongs with the service. I ended up doing 25+ getting into a comfort level(are we really ever?)...

What I was taught is once an advanced airway is in place a breath is given about once every 5 secs with continuous compressions, switching out with your partner every 2 mins to avoid fatigue and to maintain good compressions.

I have dealt with physicians and medical professionals. The difference is when I have a question they answer me without critisism. I dont tell als how to do their job rather assist them with what they ask for. One has to remember not everyone works where there is access to everything right...

I was excited to find a forum where I could talk to other emts. I have only posted one time prior to this. After reading threads from other bls providers I dont dare even post anything for the thougt of being jumped on. I am a nremt who believes in my training and do my best in the field to help...

Thanks, so you dont bring your soiled clothes home to be treated and taken care of? I think a person shouldnt take the risk of their family being exposed to any possible diseases or illnesses!

Hi everyone! I am new to the forum and would like your imput. If you have already discussed this topic please direct me to it. I was wondering your procedures for when your clothing, shoes, ect. come into contact with blood or other bodily fluids? I am going to bring this up at our next...