Recent content by MRE

Every organization is different. Often if an organization can't get enough help, they consider adding pay to incentivize members. The typical volunteer organization has a more difficult time covering calls when its members are working at their paying jobs. If most of these are 9-5 jobs then...

Sure, but the way the protocols are written, you would be doing something wrong. It would be nice if they allowed you to use some common sense. Could be. Don't mistake my statement for deferring to the protocol rather than using my head. My point is that its written poorly and in such a way...

Just a point of interest - after reading this thread and seeing the vehement opposition to ASA for a patient on blood thinners, I couldn't remember that being a contraindication in my state. I checked the MA protocols on ASA and found that the only contraindication listed is an active GI bleed...

Interesting. At this point I would try to figure out which side of the battery terminals is being disconnected by the battery switch. There may be some wiring which the insulation has worn through and is causing current leakage. This could also be caused by severe corrosion connecting...

My service has a 2003 McCoy Miller on an E350 chassis. The "battery switch" on the vehicle only switches the accessories that were added to the chassis when it was built into an ambulance (emergency lights, radio, module (box) electrical systems). All of the vehicle systems and non-emergency...

I volunteer for my local fire department, which also operates a BLS ambulance. We serve a 35 square mile area with about 950 people in it. We have no schedules or on call hours. If there is a call and you are in town and able, you respond to it. If not, you don't. If there are not enough...

Depends on your protocols. It has changed in MA a few times, but currently you can stop at an incident while already transporting a patient as long as: 1. The patient you are transporting is stable 2. An EMT stays with the patient in the back of the rig.

In addition to the HIPAA issues that have already been discussed, you would also need to check the laws in your state relating to audio recording. It may be illegal to record someone without their knowledge, necessitating posting signs and informing people verbally.

Different areas may allow EMTs to perform different skills. I worked briefly with some EMTs who were allowed to start IVs and give at least saline and LR.

My rural, fire based service has gone somewhere between 3 and 4 weeks without a single call, fire or medical.

I am happy to report that Physio Control has replaced the Lifepak CR Plus AED that I had an issue with. This was much appreciated by both myself and the local Boy Scout council. Special thanks to Mike Hooper for his help through the process.

I am happy to report that Physio Control has replaced the Lifepak CR Plus AED that I had an issue with. This was much appreciated by both myself and the local Boy Scout council. Special thanks to Mike Hooper for his help through the process.

The device in question has a date of 2006 on the back. You mentioned a warranty period and after looking at the Physio Control website, it states that these units have an 8 year warranty. I was not aware of this and after talking to customer support I did not get the impression that there...

I was waiting for a response after posting in this forum. Do you know what their username is?

I kind of like the Zoll AED plus units. They take 10 CR123 lithium batteries, which can be had for $2 each when ordered online. My fire dept has 3. Never needed to get them serviced so I don't know if they do or not.