Recent content by hobozach

:censored::censored::censored::censored: I thought CT had it bad but no pulse ox? Damn. But in response to OP, AEMTs cant even do some of the things you listed in CT. (Narcan, Albuetrol, Hell they cant even do an IO.)

Not sure if I understand the OP correctly, are they planning on expanding the scope of the EMT-B ? by adding endorsements and such? or are they planning on making the AEMT the minimum standard of care? In response to "Why don't they just become medics?" I can speak for Volly EMS, that not all...

I liked the UK series. Too bad it was only one season long... The Actor that played Robb Stark on GoT was the gay one lol. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1942147/

This. Also your clinical requirement for your EMT is probably the most extensive I have ever heard of, what state are you in? My clinical only consisted of 12 hours on ambulance. Just remember your training and learn new things every chance you get from those more experienced. Class is one...

Well by now I know I am wrong because you are the 3rd paramedic to question why I would put O2 on a fall victim. I was taught that high trauma with possible fractures or internal bleeding should be given O2. I assumed the rational behind this was the lower the volume of blood you have, the less...

Well, depending on fall height and if there are any other injuries. Possible internal bleeding for one, would defiantly be an indication for O2. That's not my protocols that's just how I would handle the situation.

Well in this case, a "fall Victim" O2 would defiantly be indicated if fall was significant (greater than PTs height). The reason for this is because of a high impact trauma. If I were handling this I would put PT on 15L NRB.

Second. EMT-B here and I can only use OPAs and NPAs.

If there is no medic in the back we go hot to the hospital after 3 rounds of CPR on-scene.

If you have a BLS crew you go to the hospital cold on codes, traumas, strokes, ect.? Damn, unless I misunderstand that statement, it looks like your policy needs reviewing.

You don't have them sign a refusal?

Unless the Pt. is in need of immediate treatment we just load them up then hook them up to the Lifepack. To qualify this though, most of our calls are nursing home calls. Nurse gets a low pulse? 911. Pt has "severe stomach ache" 911. General rule, if they can be driven to the hospital in a car...

Thanks for the responses guys! Feeling slightly more confident.

Question about the NREMT practicals, In trauma, is ventilating with a BVM wher RR is 24 and shallow instead of using a NRB a critical fail? My examiner told me the Pt. does not tolerate the BVM so i said i would switch to NRB. I thought shallow was supposed to be BVM? Is that a fail?

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