Recent content by nibejeebies

I have the lovely task assigned of formalizing our current operations of the ambulances during emergency along with non emergency operation (driving). I an wondering if any one out there would be willing to share their current service or company driving polices? I am particularly...

When I go out to an excited delirium call I always run a strip and vitals. So far I have not run across any one that I felt needed to be transported. Where I am at, we have a decent relationship with the LEOs and we try not to get in the way or stir up issues. However here the LEOs pretty...

I worked for two years with AMR, and I can honestly say it was the best EMS employer I have worked for. I was sad to see them go, we were truly a family type of unit. I have worked since with other former AMR'ers that worked in different locations and states that said pretty much the same...

I just dont understand it ya know, Why they are telling me that I'm for the most part not allowed to further my education. *shrugs*

I don't have an Attitude...Let me rephrase I went to get an Medic School packet and They Will not let you into Medic School with out 2 years of EMT experience. This is the standard at both Comm Colleges in a 75 mile radius that offer the program and that are accredited. I wish I was joking.

Because apparently around this Area its frowned upon to not have two years as a EMT before entering Medic School. I figured since I'll be "killin time" I figured I would work on getting some of the classes out of the way that I will need for AAS of Paramedicine in the mean time. Thank you...

Well here's the deal. In Tennessee, there are 4 levels of EMS provider. EMT EMT-IV (starts IVs with NS or LR) EMT-P CCEMT-P As you can see there is not a level that is up to par with NR EMT- I or NR EMT-A. Thus, I have been unable to locate a program that I can go through the...

Sounds like it do me a favor and buy one for me and we will 50/50 split it!

OTay! Update: Tech: I was wrong about the tech, it was a male. He came through with a few bruises and a small cut on his leg where the cot slammed into him when the securing rails came lose. He was back to work after the mandatory 3 day medical leave. Pt: no injuries but this would...

It was EMT-IV x 2. I don't know what will happen to the girl that was in the back Teching it but The regional Director already fired the driver and said that he was filing a request for suspension of his EMT license.

so far All I have heard is that the Drive cam indicated that he was driving at 66mph (25mph Zone) on a curve two lane back road. I attempted to get a look at the fottage when I was at the AOC but they ushered me out and closed the door with a sign reading "No Blue Shirts Allowed, Management only"

hes also a Critical Care Paramedic along with an Instructor. While I dont agree with everything Rid says, He is very knowledgeable.

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jun/06/three-remain-hospitalized-after-ambulance-wreck/

honestly if I woke up from being out of it and found that i had to remove tape from my eyes, I'd be rasing some seroius cane at the attending staff. I doubt very much that I would ever do this. I have with a gloved hand, moved the eyelids closed, but never taped them.