Recent content by etacalpha

I am not asking if there are a protocols for when to report but how. I agree with your question/statement as far as what is morally right generally does prevail.

As I appreciate the amount of responses, most if which have been redirected into hhat is right and wrong in thia situation. I believe scenario is purposly vague as to cause just that. I am and have not asked as to what is ethical in this scenario. That is the assignment for me to decide on my...

Where has scenario changed?

Is there any research showing the use of KED to improve the outcome of spinal injuries? I honestly don't know but I do know that here they aren't used very much.

This is scenario exactly how it was given to me again this is for a class and in no way am I trying to say this is a real scenario I have encountered. You respond to the scene of a "violent OBS" to find state highway patrol officers and count police apprehending an individual who they say is...

Again I am not asking if this should or should not be reported as I do not need others to define my ethics/ morals. Some of you have been very helpful in posting US code and or state provisions, as well as one personal experience. Thank you in that as I did not know them. What I am seeking...

If nothing else I respect your honesty but I strongly strongly disagree with you.

To clarify this is an assignment on ethics and purely hypothetical as far as I know. The asp is only to be used on thigh and meaty portion of the arm, doesn't always work that way.( Had to be certified to carry asp as guard in CO and AL.) At no time in my opinion should any, let alone several...

I am paramedic student in MO. I have been tasked with the assignment to decide ethically what I would do in the situation that a hypoglycemic person was believed to be intoxicated and the beat with an asp presumably for self defense both before and after being restrained. At the time in this...

Veterans preference only applies to federal jobs and then it still depends on how it's written. Look at this page for a better undetstanding. opm.gov/staffingportal/vetguide.asp[/url] Add www first as I can not post links

I have seen several websites that offer PALS, ACLS, BLS certification programs but I doubt that all are valid and will be honored. What is/ through who is the best way to obtain these additional certifications?