Recent content by SeanEddy

I worked at Hall for 7 years. I worked my way from an EMT-Basic to Paramedic Field Supervisor in a few years. They paid for my paramedic school (and my wages while I was going). The only reason I left was to move to Texas. Great place to work. You can't beat it in California. Message me if you...

I have one that you can download and print on a 3x5 note card. I usually print 50 of them and hold them together with a clip or a ring. http://medicmadness.com/2011/02/3x5-patient-assessment-radio-report-card/

I don't think they meant "3rd service" in the traditional sense. They just mean you're working as a paramedic separate from the 2 major branches of public safety. Great place to work. I spent the majority of my career there.

I work at a service that carries vents on our ambulances. I have a basic understanding of their use, but I would like to find some reading material to better my knowledge on mechanical ventilation. Any suggestions?

I don't know about companies or services in that area, but I would definitely work on getting your county accreditation soon. In California, as an EMT-Basic, you will be required to obtain certification in the county in which you work. They typically require some form of written protocol exam...

It you want a good medic gig, stay away from Los Angeles.

Every service I have worked for had an exclusive operating area contract.

I'm a total square when it comes to this. No radio, no distractions when driving code. Get me there safe and get me home alive.

30mg Morphine too....

200mcg Fent, 20mg Versed, 4mg Ativan for us...

We don't even carry 300 Fent. Sounds like a good call.

I used Barron's for NREMT-B and Paramedic.

Every ambulance service I have worked for stocked oral thermometers. However, I went to CVS and bought my own "temporal" thermometer. It's quick and easier to use on kids. I agree, a temp can be an important part of an assessment.

Fortunately, I work in a children's hospital so I'm not having to cath people all that often. Mostly just babies.

It all depends on where you work. If you aren't working, then I would just renew with your home county. LA County is quite the process to get an EMT card (and a pricey one at that).