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Yeah, both were hypovolemic or hypotension calls. Both coulda been fixed with some fluid and blood

Well, two ER calls today. Both receiving facilities *****ed my partner and I out about not diverting to a more appropriate facility.... ie, Doctors being lazy and not wanting to deal with what their being paid to do.

70-80 miles... Roughly 1-2 hours depending on traffic for a 24 hour shift x3 a week

For anyone who knows Hollywood Community Hospital... Longest time there was 1hr 45 mins..... Along with 5 other crews

I try to when I have Internet at a post.

Yes, but when working a BLS rig without ALS items it could come in handy

I bought mine from CVS and it's fantastic for anyone without cold fingers. I highly recommend them for anyone on a BLS rig without cardiac monitors or ALS equipment. A digression, but I'm looking at the portable 3 lead as well (only since I'n dysrythmia certified

So had a CCT & RT call rolled into one yesterday. S/P Cardiac Arrest. Hx of AAA and a whole list of other stuff to complicate. On lots of potassium and amiodarone. Lets just say the CC-RN, RT, and I were sweating bullets during the entire transport (took us about an hour to get everything...

511tactical.com they're great, hands down (event though they're more designed for Police gear)

Protocols easyPCR (for volunteer EMS events) HazMat CHP Traffic

According to comments it was a demo car for a lighting company. Personally I think it'd give anyone a seizure.

Norco for pain, 2 if needed for sleep. Usually doesn't impair my ability to work

24 hour shift we can sleep on. Any suggestions for passing time? NV- good man, way to get the stress out. As far as the 7 person transport. I saw 6 the most at one time. There was a 4 man crew for training, the PT and a family member. Looked like a clown car lol.

NVRob... listen to some Dirty Dirty Electro House... that usually cheers me up a bit when i'm feeling down. Side note: I have my first 24 hour shift tomorrow.... any suggestions?

how bout X-mas Lights along the border of the page? or at the top?