Recent content by msaver

The part about the NITRO is not necessarily true. Where I am from we carry nitro in our stat box and we can administer with permission from med control

I'm from VA and this law will apply to me. Like any rule or law it has a good side and a bad side: It allows for EMS workers to protect themselves, but I would be worried that it could get in the way and a patient could grab it especially while you are very close to them in the rig (leaning over...

This has been a great help everyone. I greatly appreciate it! Hopefully all works out haha

Alright, I am considering going into EMS as a career medic rather than just being a basic volunteer. I have a desire to get a degree in Emergency Health Sciences if I do this. However, I am afraid that I will become unsatisfied as just a paramedic and want to go on and get my MD. If I get my BS...

I realize it is very tempting to just use the monitor on your truck. However, if you do not know how the monitor takes a blood pressure I'll explain it like a paramedic explained to me the other day. The cuff inflates like any blood pressure cuff but instead of listening for sounds the cuff will...

Okay you suspected a spinal injury, so you would never do the head chin tilt. Do jaw thrust. And you would only bag the guy if his breathing was inadequate.

It all depends on the situation, but you are very limited in what you can do. If it is possible, I would recommend acquiring a jump kit/trauma bag that you can carry in your vehicle. Your squad may furnish this for you, just ask your Lt. or Cpt. If it's a serious crash, do not try to extricate...