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Look up Wilson's central terminal

As always, there are plenty of opinions on this topic. Perhaps we could consider an answer from the experts. Please note these points (copied and pasted) from http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/115/10/1306: For routine 12-lead recording, the AHA statement of 1975 recommended placement of...

Concerning morphine working wonders, you may want to consider this: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3821770/ for patients in CHF. I don't know if it applies to COPD/PF. Pay particular attention to the section on morphine. Another example of a good idea with what seemed to be...

I think you have come to the wrong place for advice on this subject. When younger, we all seek independence. It's natural. But an EMS forum is for EMS questions, not life questions. What you should really be concerned about is whether you are ready to move out on your own- emotionally...

Not quite true. A quote from Medline Plus, but you will find the same information from other sources: "Your body produces pleural fluid in small amounts to lubricate the surfaces of the pleura. This is the thin tissue that lines the chest cavity and surrounds the lungs. Pleural effusion is an...

I commend you for recognizing that you need to improve. EMS is a physically demanding job. Keep in mind that if you are unable to lift correctly, you may injure your patient, your partner, and yourself. I have some tips. Your current age is going to play a role in your ability to build...

I'm sure ERDoc means get to the hospital quickly, not drive fast. Driving fast is not the answer. Not wasting time on scene is an answer, and driving safely to the hospital is an answer as well. Sure, use your lights and sirens, but do so SAFELY. Sorry- but after 25 years I have become...

Remember the original Jurassic Park movie? Jeff Goldblum's character had a great line that contained a principal that applies to this discussion. Referring to whether it was a good idea to recreate dinosaurs, here was the line: Dr. Ian Malcolm: "Yeah, yeah, but your scientists were so...

It is not often that I reply to forums, but I do follow along with some of these discussions. Here is my two cents on this subject. The premise that we should not give a medication or treatment because we won't see the effect in the field is flawed and short-sighted. This sort of thinking...