Recent content by OklaEMT

I will definitely second that..... once they start vomiting, it is hard to catch up with Zofran. Unfortunately, that is the only anti-emetic that we carry (unless you count Benadryl). Which I will say, I worked at a service once that only used Benadryl, they didn't carry any other anti-emetics...

I will usually ask the patient if they get nauseated easily or have had N/V with other pain medications.... if there is a 'yes' then you definitely get Zofran. Otherwise, I'm afraid I have to go with 'depends on the situation' B)

I'd have to go with Frazier Medium Duty

I'm looking for information on EMS services around the Athens, GA area. (Roughly within an hour and half drive or so) This would include anyone with knowledge of the Macon area, or SC counties bordering GA. My wife is considering a couple of different career opportunities, so I looking...

I agree with most of what everyone has already mentioned. The relationship will never work if she is worried about your job, or if you give up what you want to do to be with her. If your service that you work for allows ride alongs, you should bring her along for a couple of rides. Let her...

Actually some places in the U.S. you CAN have your choice.... don't worry I find it strange too! :wacko: Linuss... it may just be a TX thing.... I was watching a channel out of Dallas for the game.

Did you see that during the Cowboys game?

Thanks for the info guys... I have a couple of follow up questions I'll be sending via PM later

Absolutely... Indy would definitely be close enough for me to consider... I'll take any info that you can provide.

Any one have information on the scope of practice in Indiana?

Hello everybody. I'm looking for some information on EMS in and around Lafayette, IN. I am faced with a possible move to that area and know nothing about EMS in IN. Anything within about an hours drive is a possibility. Looking for information like pay scale, call volume, equipment...