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Hello. Since I can't get a clear answer in person, I just have some questions regarding DNR/DNI paperwork, and multiple opinions regarding so. 1) For comfort measures that does not include IV access, and/or no treatment including IV access, is it only in the case of cardiac arrest? For...

Which is better?

I'm here in San Mateo and just hoping one day we actually get mando pay

Jesus, the steps in Hall. How long does it take to bump up a step? Also. I'm a step 5 at AMR. If I transfer operations, do I keep my same step?

Question above. Obviously, treat the pt, not the monitor. But there are also times in which I've had asymptomatic patients, or "little" sick ones, with a cardiac complaint - SVT, Vtach, LVAD problem, which all warranted code 3 returns. I've never seen a 2nd degree before out in the field. Would...

Dont feed the troll. Or in this case... the yetti

How does one renew their blue California license?

Hi guys, quick question without making a thread. If you have a pedi pt that exceeds the maximum tape (green I believe) do you 1) treat in the green, 2) treat using adult dosages, or 3) make base (right answer 100% of the time)

Depends how much they need you. I'm in a system where they are short staffed, more than others. I got a call a day after my app. One company, I got an interview the same day I put in my app

Thanks for the insight gentleman! Even though I am a new paramedic, I dont know everything, an am a student of life. Hence the name is Paramedic Student. I'm not a student in a paramedic program

Why or why not? Obviously, I know the very basic answers: No - Possibly can find employment as an EMT and to use that card as opposed to a paramedic. Got fire job as FF/EMT, use EMT card. Btw, can you use a paramedic license in lieu of an EMT card? Logically, it should be possible, but I never...

Why? I don't get the hate for it. Is it because you need a base order for most treatments? I hear you can't perform ALS interventions unless there are two medics on scene. Is this right? What else? Thanks

On the NREMT website, it says we need 60 hours of CEs to recert our NREMT. That is 30 of specific topics, and 30 of individual. Question is: The CEs we use to recert, can we use it on both California state license and NREMT?