Recent content by ItsTheBLS

I started working out about 2 months ago. Just this past week I got hired as an EMT at a non-emergency transport service. I weight about 135lbs and have not had any major issues lifting 250lb+ patients on any given day. However, I am afraid that if I work out on day #1, then I will be too...

I don't think you did anything terrible, however you can see where some issues were. Although I'm a lower cert level than you, I personally wouldn't trust a lower-level provider than myself with obtaining patient vital signs. That is to say, I would not trust the fire department in my area to...

In my area, new onset seizure is always an ALS job

^ Ditto x 10

+1 again So +2

Bingo.

I like to have a second belt wrapped around my first belt for enhanced stability. Usually my secondary radio is in it's case on my right hip. My primary radio sits with my other equipment on my left hip. This other equipment includes (but not limited to) -Window Punchers -Add on stethoscope...

PD response to all psychiatric and assault calls. EMS waits for PD before entering scene.

Made me literally LOL

I get that its a persons right to choose, just weird to me because as far as I know compressions alone can't bring about ROSC, so no real point to it

He never came to. We were about 2 minutes from the hospital when this began so no ALS.

Slightly responsive to pain, he moved a bit. No remarkable changes in HR or BP. BGl unknown, we don't assess that. Pupils not assessed. His respiratory rate remained the same, no obvious breathing issues.

BLS dispatched for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival find a 2 car MVA. One vehicle on its side, with all passengers out and about walking around talking and crying to PD. Second vehicle ejected passenger with another BLS unit doing CPR. ALS unit on the way. I find my patient alert...

What would be the point in this?

Congratulations