Recent content by eastman

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, right? I'm simply making a valid point, people abuse narcotics and it's important to watch out for those that do so. I may be relatively new to the field but my opinion is not a reflection of the care I provide my patients. I am nothing short of respectful...

Misread the post, thought theoretical patient was being worked against dnr

Sorry, I live in hartford

watchout for people on heroin they may pose as someone with a legitimate emergency. all they need is some narcan and a swift kick in the ***

why are you even transporting a hospice patient with a dnr?

thanks @Anjel and thank you too @DEmedic the medic we worked with simply told me what he was doing and I wanted to share, I'm still learning!

Last thursday was my first day on the ambulance for a surrounding town's volunteer service. My first call was a man stabbed eight times. He had wounds all over his chest and even a few on his back (steak knife). Upon arrival I noticed that the patient was gasping for breath and actually stopped...

Recently received my national reg and ct emt certification and I am both excited and eager to begin my career in EMS. I am already riding with a volunteer service but is it too soon for me to go commercial? I am confident in my patient care but I worry that my lack of experience would hold me...

I recently passed both the CT state practicals and NREMT written exam and so far a month has passed and I have yet to recieve anything regarding my certification. Does anyone know if it usually just takes a long time or do I have to submit some type of application to the state?

second attempt 70 questions, 45 minutes found out I passed earlier today :lol:

I took my test about a week ago quite honestly I hadn't studied much since the end of class other than a massive 3 day cram session before I tested. With that being said, I didn't do to well. I'm pretty overwhelmed because I don't even know where to start with studying. I'm also somewhat...