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http://theemtspot.com/2009/07/04/test-for-unconsciousness-the-hand-drop/ This is the correct way to do it and is the way I was taught in the mid 80's and again when I got my P cert. I still use it and will contiue to use it. I have never had a pt injuried by this in 26yrs doing ems. I don't...

Safety Green vest don't mean don't hit me with ur car!!! Was treating a Pt, wearing that safety green vest we are required to wear last year, 2 days before christmas, thinking scene safety was off the freeway in grass with car between myself, partner, firefighter and pt and the freeway. Chevy...

Pertinent Negatives..Don't forget these!!!! Something I always add is the pertinent negatives..i.e. Pt c/c of rapid heart rate, but pulse normal and NSR on monitor, or showing STEMI with out physical signs or symptoms also known as a silent MI.. As for abbreviations: Do not use ETOH unless...

Yes..LSB the Pt. Yes the pt should be placed on a LSB due to possible spinal compromise for one and two it will make restraining the pt easier, But remember to restrain to the LSB and not to the stretcher. Also you could stuff pillows, blankets, sheets or what ever under the one side of the LSB...