Recent content by Tigar

Thanks, each one of you explained the Fire Rehab. I understnad it much better. I'll be better prepared next time I'm on standby w/ Fire and getting their Rehab Station readied. Thank you, so much. T

GVR BATMAN gets around alot doesn't he!?!?!?!?!? ROFLMAO

Can anyone give me actual guideline(s) for Fire Rehab? This has be mentioned in school just as a blurb. However, what is it really? I have been on Fire Standby before, but never asked to do a Rehab Station. The other evening we did a mauk MCI. My partner and I were asked to work the Rehab...

One more thing...If in doubt about your pt call for Med Control.

It is not required in Oklahoma. I know for my company the chains are dettachable. The chains are put on only during the worst of snow/ice season and then are controllable by the Medic driving. The chains are a type that swings down and spins, out and downward under the tires. Our chains are...

First and formost....Airway, secure the airway (ie,.... ET your already using a BVM) and then confirm placement. Did you get a 12Lead and 15LEAD before pt coded? What's it showing? If not You may or may not have time to get one now. Second, did you get in ONE line? Your giving fluids to...

Have him check at the State office. The State may have a list of statisics on this every topic. This would be info coming from run tickets across the state. Restraint use on the rig should be covered by protocols.

Here is the problem....fluid overload. It's not just affecting the lungs, but the kidneys (hey for all that extra dumped in it HAS to go out), too. Don't forget PERFUSION of the brain and other cells. Yes you have filled the container, but your not leaving room for the new blood cells (future...

I had one last night....transfer from local ED to larger ED 30+ miles away for CP. 55 yo M came to ED for sustrenal burning CPressure & pain in BIL arms. THis had happened 5 times over 5 days between (get this) 2000 and 2100 and would last up to 30 minutes. The 6th night it was much worst and...

here is one from last nig

First, Welcome!!!! I don't get the chance to post very often. But I try when I do. Don't sweat the small stuff....size. I am 5'5" at 170. Honestly, I'm not truely built for EMS. But my heart, brain and guts are. I inveribly get partnered w/ a much shorter partner or a greatly taller...

My best suggestion for anyone as a new EMT of any license is: make contacts with the individuals at you local service(s)/hospital(s). Try to get on the rig by doing Third Rides or shadowing. See if you can do shadowing with the ER staff (like ER clinicals). Yes, this is a great deal of free...