Recent content by scmedic85

Not all bags are created equal in terms of durability and ease of use. How have the bags held up? Have you used the bag during a serious pediatric call where you had to intubate? If so, was it easy to find everything you needed quickly? If you have ever used a modular bag on a pediatric arrest...

Veneficus, thanks for the detailed response but it didn't really touch on the specifics of my request. Do you have any experience with a particular bag that you have found to be of high quality and easy to use? We are already looking to put our own bag together which is why I am looking at...

I am looking for alternative pediatric EMS bags to replace our current system. We are using the Broselow system: https://www.armstrongmedical.com/index.cfm/go/product.detail/sec/3/ssec/14/fam/150. My number one choice is the R&B Pediatric Pack...

young46 I apologize I think I misread your post earlier (on my phone). I thought you were saying they wouldn't need medics because phlebotomy could come if more help would be needed. A little more background I should have provided up front as well: We have already determined that we cannot...

Phlebotimists don't come to the ED, we are pretty much self sufficient for all skills with the exception of "rapid response" for CVA pts and respiratory to setup vents (but we don't let them intubate). The interesting thing at the hospital I work at is that ED (not floor) techs can straight...

Interesting, in our ED techs (medic or not) do practically all ECGs. The med surg floors are a whole different situation though, nurses dont even do them there... They have an ECG tech come do them.

I am in SC and DHEC (our EMS regulating body) does not allow it either. What we are looking at is creating an advanced emergency department tech position of which holding a current P card (and maybe I) would be a qualification. My nurse manager is looking for information about what other...

I am looking for information about Paramedics working in emergency departments and what skills they are allowed to perform. I am a Paramedic and work in an ED in order to earn some extra money as my service isn't playing nice with the schedule. I have approached the ED leadership about...