Recent content by Nerd13

I've been running by myself for over a year now and I still get nervous. I think when you don't get nervous when an intense call drops anymore then you should probably get out. Just do your best to get through it with the training that you have. Remember your basics before your advanced and go...

I also get my insurance from the company above. They are excellent about helping with any questions you may have if you just give them a call or shoot them an email. It's very affordable and really nice to have on your side. Give them a call and ask if you could get both jobs covered under one...

Really? My dream job would be one where I NEVER had to drive. Thankfully my current partner is much more into the driving than the pt care haha.

The state of Michigan uses the 'drive with due regard to the safety of others' rule. My employer uses the 15 mph above posted speed rule. Of course, that's only when it's safe to do so. On some of the back roads you're doing really well if you can safely reach the posted speed...

How does that work? I have to stay at work and use a rig to first respond until they find cover or my shift ends... Apparently I'm working at the wrong place... haha

We have one on every rig. I have yet to see it read accurately. I don't use it (excluding maybe hypothermia). If you're warmer than me then you probably have a fever. Doesn't change my treatment either way except to raise my level of suspicion for certain problems. We don't carry acetaminophen...

I don't have pictures of any of my bikes available. :sad: I'm looking forward to better weather so I can get on them soon. I suppose I could ride the mt bike but the ice kind of sucks haha.

I'm pretty much afraid of everything. I just walk on scene and do my best to reference what I've learned and apply it. I figure out new things I can handle with every call!

Elbeco makes a Ladies Choice line that I find to be very comfortable. I have a naturally low waist and there is a little extra fabric but no where near what I've experienced with ****ies and to some extent my 5.11s. To each their own though...

I met a basic that was employed by a local helicopter service once. He had a lot of experience and was apparently very good at his job. He was also skinny so he didn't take up much room. :D I was a little surprised but I thought it was cool that he broke into a field dominated by higher...

I'm glad that you don't hate them at least! I never iron mine and as long as I folded them right out of the dryer they always have a nice crease to them. I just like that they move with you and stretch in the waistline so they aren't so uncomfortable for 8/12/24/36 hours!

Elbeco Ladies Choice pants are the best I've worn so far (out of elbeco, ****ies and 5.11). I have a low waist so I wear everything low-rise and these are very comfortable worn low. They don't fade very quickly and have lots of pockets and a flex waist. They're also true to size and come...

This drastically varies depending on the length of my shift. Every shift Small duffel that has: Extra gloves & pocket mask (in case i ever respond from home and beat the rig) Flashlight with holster n95 A couple bottles of water A ziploc of assorted dry snacks General hygiene items...

If it's a well run program it's not as bad as it sounds. My medic class went to a very reputable college that had a cat intubation lab. The cats were rescues that were put through the anesthesia process to be spayed/neutered and to see how they would tolerate it. If they came through that...

While this does sound like a completely unfortunate set of events I don't think you really need to start from the beginning to be the best paramedic you can be. If you're a driven student you shouldn't have much of a problem studying through what you need to in order to pass. If you feel that...