Recent content by Superlite37

chaz90, Thanks, I just wondered how many services actually use therapeutic hypothermia, not just have it in protocols. Clipper1, I know the logistics of trying to press down a Code and team would be crazy. After reading my post, I think I didn't make my entire question clear. Besides...

Has anyone heard of or seen this done? I see that there has been some research done on this, LSU in particular, but I think their testing has mostly been animal based. I have some experience with this while working offshore, getting ROSC back with extended and or unknown down times with...

There is an accelerated class in Indiana, 14 days long. Teaches enough to pass your NREMT. That way you can have time to prepare for your paramedic class, and provide excellent PT care down the line.

Has anyone taken or have any experience with this course? Thanks!

Depends on the call. SOB, MVC, Chest pain, major trauma and of course the unresponsive/arrest, would get Lights and Sirens. Also if the truck is on its way back from a call, and have a long ETA, we generally light it up. Also depending on the call, dispatch will put a bird on standby, or auto...

Good questions, I'm from the Seattle area myself. As stated before, its going to be a big pay cut to stay in Seattle and work as an EMT. As for the difficulty of getting into a Paramedic program in the Seattle area, I cant attest to that, but I'm sure Demedic is spot on on that. When It comes to...

I worked as a ED tech during medic school, better pay then the truck and better hours for school. At first I thought it sucked the big one, at the bottom of the food chain, and all that. Now I'm not sure how it is where your at, but after a few months the Nurses and Docs get to know you and...

I see. Never worked for Chet. Well Thanks for the info mate.

Small world. Your name sounded familiar, I though maybe from CDA. Maybe we worked for the same Company at some point lol. Yeah dove a 37 too.

Troy, You didnt happen to go to CDA did you?

Thanks Mate!

Hey, I looked at the older threads, and I'm just wondering if anyone has any recent information on them in Baton Rouge? Shifts? Aprox Paramedic Pay? CE training? Rigs? Many Thanks and Cheers!