Recent content by omak42

Sorry, I guess I just misread your statement :P

That last statement is a pit fall of the systems you have seen apparently. The area I work, as well as myself, strive to ensure paramedics continue to provide great bls care while adding als....I know its an issue all across the country (probably world) and sadly its a training/mindset issue

Lol you beat me to it. As far as the case....clinical judgment says no. Sadly a lot of protocols still say yes, luckily not mine.

Im pretty sure you do need a script even for public access AEDs. But it may be state dependent.

not arguing with you here..... you need to convince him to give you a copy at least....lol but seriously, who sends out a memo dictating where to place the electrodes??? especially since this person isnt even a medic.

I work in WA and Versed is listed as an appropriate substitute for Etomidate. Our initial dose is 2-5mg and afterwards .05-.1mg/kg to continue sedation. We have some medics that use Versed exclusively because they dont want to do the math, but it is supposed to only be used if pt has an...

Funny that you mention this as there has been talks of having an "Advanced ACLS" course for those healthcare providers that need to know more than just your basics. Not sure if this is an AHA thing or just the training centers that I am affiliated with.....

So I know this has been brought up before on here but I needed to ask a question regarding it..... Anyone know where I can find a STUDY that supports the statement of limb leads being placed on the limbs vs on the torso? I have always been taught to place them on the arms and legs and only...

As stated before they aren't recommended in the routine use anymore, however there was an interesting article on JEMS about the use of Sodium Bicarb and how in some places it is starting to make a comeback......

We still carry them over here in WA.

Also on the agree/disagree section: Having been part of the hiring group for a company that used these I can tell you that you ALWAYS should answer with either "strongly agree" or "strongly disagree". Make sure you read each one carefully because they will use the same thing worded 3 different...

The questions are going to mostly be questions about your character and life experiences: Name a time you faced a dangerous situation. What was it? How did you get through it? Name a time your integrity was tested. What was the situation and how did you handle it? Things like that...

socalmedic: Im assuming you caught wind of the program actually being delayed until next month.....I received the same call and postponed giving an answer. I can tell you that you will run your butt of in Jackson. You will have a lot of stabbings and shootings, along with a lot of BS...

If I have to choose between Miller and Mac I would choose Miller, only because I usually feel like I have a lot more room to work with. Then again, the last agency I worked for didnt give me the option, as they only provided Millers :( I dont find I am any more proficient with one of over the...

From what Ive come across usually its either 6 months or a year. Ive never had to find out first hand, but I know some friends who have been "let go" from AMR and they were told they could be considered "rehirable" under certain circumstances after 6 months. Some places Ive heard will go...