Recent content by Hotshot007

Hello all, I was wondering if there is anyone out there that knows of an Advanced EMT training course in CA. I checked the CA state EMSA website herehttp://www.emsa.ca.gov/personnel/EMT.asp#emt2 and found they have a section on it, but just not any resources on where you can take any classes for...

Hi all, my partner and I were having a discussion about where in the chain of medical command certain elements fall in. We established that EMT-Bs are lower than any hospital people except CNAs, paramedics are under RNs and the ER doc is basically god. What we were unsure about was the role of...

I was not even going to into that can of worms that is the 24 hours shift at all, as I have heard of some pretty messed up schedules and pay rates for that. I was just meaning guys that were scheduled for 8, 10, or 12 hour shift schedules and go over 12 in the process. And my company is most...

Hi all, I work for a private ambulance company based out of Los Angeles, CA, and I was wondering if my situation was unusual or the norm. It seems that they do not pay double time at all, even if we work over 12 hours at a stretch, all they will pay is time and a half (normal OT) no matter what...

I understand that there is a 'normal' range for everyone, i was just wondering what the generally accepted 'official' numbers are, from a body that typically sets such numbers as these, like the AHA...

Alright, I am really at the end of my rope here with this seemingly simple but really very complex problem. What are the normal vital signs of an average adult? Reason why I am looking is I was looking in my admittedly older textbook and there it still says any HR over 100 and any BP higher than...

Hi all, I currently work for an ambulance company doing mostly IFTs and hospital discharges to convalescent homes in Los Angeles, CA, but the company has been looking into getting a 911 contract with one of the nearby cities and or fire departments. My question stems from a blind spot I have...

Hello all, I need some advice. I just re-passed NREMT and am now looking to get certified by CA State EMS. I know that some people have posted criminal background stuff on here, but mine might be a bit different. I was arrested in July 2007 for assault w/a caustic chemical and burglary...

Currently located in LA County, although may be moving to Ventura or Santa Barbara county soon for family reasons

Hey all, I desperately need a hand figuring out the proper protocol regarding use of a tourniquet in the field, as it is much diffetrent than from when I first certified. I am recertifying for EMT-B after my cert lapsed in March. I wasn;t actively using it in a heath care setting (construction...