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We have several MFR's who work in our company. They can perform the same patient assessment and care as me. I just typically end up riding the trip when it comes time to transport. Regardless, as a first responder you will have the training and experience to help a lot of people. Don't be...

Bryan, my cell phone is in my pocket and our company uses the nextel network to contact us. I did have the batman belt at one time however.

Black boots, blue ****ies, gray polo shirt and a generic little ID tag. To answer the question I keep nothing on my belt.

Are you stupid? What part of this scenario gave you enough information to rule out the more likely causes and treat for a drug overdose? I seriously hope you are not able to function on an ambulance.

Woah there guys, you all need to quit jumping down rid's throat here. As previously stated, if you can't take a little bit of bull:censored::censored::censored::censored: on a message board then how do you expect to take it from your co-workers and patients. Yes, that's right, you will have...

Rid, we typically use the long spine board. I cannot recall any situation in which I have variated. I have been hearing a good deal about PHTLS lately, where can one take this course?

When you say nurses, do you mean RNs? If this is the case, WHY were there no advanced interventions taking place BEFORE you arrived on scene? I also noticed that in your original post it stated that they requested an ALS response, when did they show up?

Vent, I may have read it wrong but their post gave me the impression that they had absolutely no medical training (no cpr/first aid, etc). I'm talking about the people who would stare at you if you asked them to grab the BVM. Kev, that holds very true around here. Everyone seems far more...

Yes, nine times out of ten it's going to be a voluntary and you have absolutely no right to restrain them in that situation.

Sorry, but the two "firefighters" with no medical training have no business responding to a MEDICAL call.

Most local business owners give us anywhere from 10-50% off of purchases whereas the major chains (wendys, burger king, mcdonalds, etc) typically go anywhere between 5-15%. Either way I'm not complaining, a discount is a discount right?

Not a problem, just always make sure you are able to justify whatever restraint you decide to utilize.

Your safety always takes priority over the patient's comfort. Remember, just because they're a psych patient doesn't mean they're a psychotic murderer. Treat each case on an individual basis and apply appropriate restraints when needed. If they're that bad, put them on a backboard (using 30ft...

Amber, I too had a similar experience with the NREMT computer based exam. More and more often I see the "last question" theory theory working out. As stated, the only "magical formula" to passing the NREMT exam is to know the why, when and how of the nationally established DOT objectives. To...

My CBT ended with 73 questions. I passed on my first attempt.