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Open parka, move 1 arm out of the sleeve, apply cuff. close parka. (assuming your cuff has the trigger mech. with the gauge on the trigger) route trigger/guage through either the neck or wrist opening. and use XXX/P. toss a couple hot packs in the arm pits for good measure on rewarming after...

I think the Repair to the AAA came undone. Or Due to the patients many cosmetic surg. along with her medical surg. there may have been an overlooked nick to the bowl. the NTG dialated the area and caused a rupture. due to the weakened scar tissue? Or What would you guys think about...

One so far, normal as could be. It was moms 4th or 5th delivery. so it came and went pretty quick.

Where I work, we carry a fully stocked jump bag with 2 rounds of cardiac meds. Its a good idea we dont get caught so to speak, But our bags are a bit over stuffed with overkill. Thats ok tho. My overeager EMT partner loves to carry it. (by the way he is young and a volly FF)!!!!

How is this not illegal? I thought all medical biological waste had to be disposed of under controlled measures? Like an incinerator or the like, not a roadside camp fire.

Agreed 100%

Really? I love winter. I would much rather be in sub zero temps then 100 degree temps. There are to many things to list that you can do to stay warm. but you can only get so naked to stay cool.

two sided coin: On one hand the child may have been more at ease with limited C-spine control, and actually moved around less. then trying to struggle against the restraints and causing an injury. Sedation? certainly the MOI was there to warrent full c-spine. If there was no apparrent head /...

speculating here: wouldnt the balloon have been to tampenade the bleeding? apply direct pressure from the inside of the uterus? or provide an internal support for the uterine wall?

Speaking as a "rookie medic" I work with a "Vet basic". and neither of us could be happier. My partner has been in EMS for over 25 years. I have been a "medic" since August of 08. Granted she can not do the skills I am allowed to do. She can most definetly suggest her opinion in what is...

One thing you need to remember, besides everything Ridr has already said, "Not all of your patients are going to live. Some will die, some of them while you are looking them in the face saying I am doing all i can....."

Speaking as a medic who has just recently been out of school. I was in the same place you are, Class was nearing its end, You are washed with mixed feelings of alot of knowledge, mixed with inexperience. While I sat in the lectures I felt I could fix the world, Had all the answers to the...

We only charge for transport, base rate + milage. We then only get paid what insurance pays out. If the bill is say $750.00 and insurance only pays $350.00 we basically right off the other $400. If the patient does not have insurance, we send them the bill but our billing department is very...

Congradulations!!!

lol sorry bossy, I couldnt resist answering those!!!!!!!