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    NREMT Registry Number

    Wow, no brainer. I just noticed the print card option under My Certification. Thanks.
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    NREMT Registry Number

    I am currently not in possession of my card, but I need to use my certification number for something. Is there a way to find out? Thanks.
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    Oxygen Therapy for Shock: Cardiogenic or otherwise?

    We learned in class that giving 15 lpm oxygen is no longer recommended for cardiac patients as hyperoxia causes decrease in heart rate; hypothetically, if you have a patient who is exhibiting symptoms of shock and is unable to pinpoint the cause of the shock between, say, cardiogenic shock and...
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    When to extricate vs. When to wait

    Thanks to the powers of google search during my NREMT review, I just found this forum. I completed my course on August and am currently signed up to take the test in two weeks. Okay, that makes sense. I just wasn't sure as some vehicle fires seemed to be too dangerous for scene safety while...
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    When to extricate vs. When to wait

    Are you saying that because you think I'm posting a question from homework, or because the question is trivial? Because I already completed my course two months ago and am preparing to take the NREMT... I'm currently reviewing my notes, and I just remembered my instructor not being quite as...
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    When to extricate vs. When to wait

    I am currently preparing for my NREMT...I am having a little trouble deciding whether an EMT should extricate or wait for a MCI car collision. For example, if there are two burning cars with 6 people total inside, what should be done first? Should I assure that my scene is safe and wait it out...
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