Recent content by kymtgpro

EMTB 64 questions passed EMTP 151 questions passed last week

When I work in a hospital setting, I put total trust into auto cuffs. No one uses manual cuffs in the hospital. But when Im riding in the back with a pt, i always use manual. The vibrations from the ride tend to offset an accurate reading. Granted, it can be difficult to hear the pulse at times...

Just remember, if they were at a nursing home to begin with, they have their vitals taken routinely. At least they should. If they havent been broken by now you should be in the clear. And get as many vitals as possible. The elderly are great for perfecting the BP. If you can get their weak...

Basic, passed in mid 60s

My first was and elderly male with COPD, CHF, and emphysema. Complaint of shortness of breath, but pretty much uneventful. Later that same day though, I had a Teenager schytzophrenic who was trying to ignite a gas stove in a pop-up camper. Some how he managed to ignite the propane tank...

I am by all means pro-gun. I own handguns, High power (sniper rifles), shotguns, and archery equipment. I go to the firing range often, and believe that anyone that wants to obtain a concealed weapon should jump through the necessary hoops to do so. The more good guys that are armed, the more...

I understand getting some shut eye whenever possible, but one of them should have been awake... take turns.

I normally carry a leatherman, of which the blade is probably used the least. If I were to forget to leave it in the cab, I wouldn't have any problem with checking it with security as long as I could retrieve it on the way out. Just curious, many basics and medics carry some similar in this area.

Do the security check points with metal detectors require emts to check any pocket knife, utility blade, etc.. at the door. sorry if silly question, still in training.

Slightly off course, but lets say the dui is exponged, does one still need to mention it on an application.

I have spoken to some emt's that have had to deal with emergency scenarios while not on duty... while shopping or at the lake, and was wondering what some of you have encountered and how you used your skills to deal with the situation.

Were most of them drop outs or just couldnt hack the criteria. I dont understand dropping out of a course that you cant get your money back on.

First day in class Today was my first day in class. A twelve week course w/ four hour weekday classes and eight hour weekend. Started with CPR. We are using the Brady 11th edition emergency care. Looking forward to future classes. One of the assistant instructors said he went directly into...

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