Recent content by spfoster719

I was presented with a scenario the other day while talking amongst peers. Need some input. The pt is down with a HR of 10, agonal resp. What is your treatment? Unknown down time.

My buddy just took an exam for a private company in Mass and he is nervous about his practical. He stated that he did good assesments on both the trauma and medical. On the medical he stated that he gave nitro for chest pain but forget baby asprin. Is that a critical fail? On the trauma he can...

The testing is pretty straight forward. Written exam, practical exam (medical, trauma and lift carry) and interview.

I am taking the upcoming Boston EMS exam for the 2nd time. The first time that I took the exam I passed everything and made it to the interview. I am hoping that I can make it that far again this time. I beleive I may have gotten a little hung up in the interview. I currently do not work on...