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Sorry I kind of killed it didn't I? My bad...

First of all, welcome to EMTLife! The advice I give to anyone preparing for the ACP exam is to study the AOCP very thoroughly. If your instructor hasn't already talked to you about it you can find it on the ACP website. Expect the same type of questions that were on the EMR exam, the...

Typically, we bring the monitor and our "everything" bag. It has a d-tank and a few varieties of masks, BP cuff, pulse ox, steth, glucometer, IV n/s kit, basic airways, manual suction unit and some basic drugs (nitro, ASA, ventolin, atrovent, epi, D50W, oral glucose and glucagon). If there's...

I'm almost certain its in the protocals but I don't think any medical Director in AB would allow it to be done, even the "great" Dr. Sukram...

Imho, Crestlines are the Cadillac of modern ambulances. Have you worked on one?

I had a patient this evening and I'd like to run it by the panel for a differential dx. Pt is a 61 y/o f/m, c/c of weakness, feeling cold and shaking, general malaise and shortness of breath. HxC/C pt was enjoying spectating a sporting event at onset of symptoms Baseline Vitals: Pulse 78...

Sounds like the manufacturer of the conversion messed up somewhere, not GMC. The only GM ambulances we have up here are gas models and they are BEASTS. They're nice. I can't comment on the diesel.

Way to bring up a DEAD topic...

You can find details on reciprocity in Alberta at the Alberta College of Paramedics website. I'm sorry I can't be of much help other than that.

Too true...

You should be proud! We've broken a record! SIXTEEN in the chatroom at once!

Hey who changed my topic? :glare:

It will be an EPIC moment, folks! Don't want to pass this one up!

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Yeah, a little bit.... Narcan should be titrated to effect. Thats in the ALS protocols here... Why put yourself, your partner, and your patient at risk by pushing it all at once?

Just for you, Sasha! Enjoy! I'll be thinking of you as I eat my Funky Pickle Pizza tonight....

:birthday::beerchug::birthday:HAPPY BIRTHDAY SASHA!!!:birthday::beerchug::birthday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_k8Q-jK9w

Tom Reynolds is a brilliant blogger and his book, Blood Sweat and Tea, is indeed very enjoyable. A must read for everyone in EMS! This video is also, sadly very representative of how the local City EMS deals with on a day to day basis...

Prior to going paid in EMS (volunteered for many years prior): Customer Service Representative & Payroll Clerk - Safeway Canada Front Store Supervisor - Shoppers Drug Mart

I agree with Kev. If and only if there was any other indication of spinal injury would I have immobilized this patient. 80 y/o female; we have to consider the patient. In all likelihood the patient is suffering from arthritis and or osteoporosis and may have underlying medical problems that...