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70 passed

I stopped at 70 and tested in 25 mins. I felt like obviously I shouldn't have gone so fast and I prob failed my self when it shut off. But I passed, you won't know untill you get the results gl.

Forgive me cause I haven't read all post. But I agree with you. Give it 5 to 7 years and its gonna be basic paramedic advanced paramedic community paramedic and they all will be degrees. This certificate stuff will be gone and ems is gonna become a "profession". Question is community paramedic...

Clean hand and dirty hand

I was taught years ago when I was 16 or so and have much exp with it I was taught only change the cath if you contaminated it or it becomes too clogged. I could of been taught the practical family way due to cost of medical supplies and it being hard to afford that stuff as a family but idk I...

No the idea is to keep the suction cathater sterile. Because your stickin it down there trachea and the infections most people can fight off they have a hard time and severly effect the quality of life they do have.

Since I was in highschool my sister has been on a vent. You will find that it is a skill that nesissary for a family member to know how to do well. You will also find most pt's with a trach have there own ways they would like it to be done so always respect there techniques it's not comfortable...

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Command: engine xx make sure your using foam for your squirt Engine XX: engine xx squirtin foam.

HAHAHA this public announcement brought to you by.... Good way to throw in some good advice.

I hope for everyone one in EMS that no gets the "water boy" status lmao

I can agree with all of that :)

I really think your misinterpreting what I was saying. And have missed other post so there for you are making good arguments but not valid to our particular discussion. Obviously very knowledgable but my point still remains that O2 administration to the pt with copd in the pre hospital setting...

Vene I did clarify in post right after that one that I was specifically referring to pt with copd and it seems like it would be stupid to argue about what I meant. So I am telling you what I meant.

If you read all my post from this thread it should be clear what I'm stating not saying it's ok to administer a medication that is not warranted (yes I know O2 is a medication) just disputing the incorrect information on the pt population with COPD and the risks of administering 02 to them. Was...