Recent content by VGFDEMT34

Have you tried writing a letter, or having a lawyer write a cease and desist order? He has no right to show up on your calls, and interfere with your department's operations. As far as the NREMT stuff goes, I don't think you'll be able to do much there unless he exceeds his scope of practice...

80/pass - medic

As is a 1200+ hour course, when you consider some of the things in our scope of practice.

I took my P around 10:30am, and had the results by 4:30pm. It varies.

Primary thought is an overdose. Secondary is a diabetic emergency. What is the BGL? If BGL within normal range: push narcan for suspected overdose. Any change in mental status? If hypoglycemic: D-50 IV push If hypoglycemic: bolus NaCl

+1 Fentanyl is definitely preferred over morphine. Only trouble is getting orders for it vs. morphine.

Interesting, you guys can do a-lines?

You should be fine. It isn't your fault that the class was full. In any case, talk to your chief officer.

Reaper, I concede this argument. You're absolutely right in your contention that I have no business complaining about a system I haven't made any effort to change. In any case, this has given me an idea. An idea that will help advance EMS care in our state. ^_^ EDIT: Once again, I will...

No reaper, not kidding. Look at the studies that have been done. How much help is an EMT-P compared to an EMT-I. How many people die every year as a result of mistakes by EMT-I's? Probably way less than the people they save. Does ALS care make that big of a difference? Studies say not! Doing...

I'm for recognizing that somewhere, someone smarter than I am has shown that this system works. It is way more beneficial than detrimental. So, to answer your question, yes. We've both been through medic class, and I think you can agree that some of the material is useless in your day-to-day...

EMT-I's are great. They are there to provide almost the same ALS care as medics. Unfortunately, many people can't afford to sink 1-2 years into medic education - that's where EMT-I's come in. I'm all for them.

BSI. If it's not BSI, pick airway. Even if you know airway isn't the right answer, it is probably airway. Next, pick breathing. Third, circulation & bleeding. Sound familiar? Not to be a smarta%%, but the ABCs are that important.