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    Medic and two police officers killed.

    https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-police-officers-shot
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    ECMO truck

    I look forward to see what the protocol will be for activating this unit. https://mndaily.com/265941/news/umn-rolls-out-new-medical-truck-to-better-help-cardiac-arrest-patients/
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    Wages

    Why does everyone give a yearly salary instead of hourly pay? I would like to see how much per hour, how many hours a week. The yearly salary may look good until you dig into the details.
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    It hit home

    You often hear people talk about accidents being too close to home. This one hit home. The nurse was my first wife, mother to my children. https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/video/4114425-2-killed-after-medical-helicopter-crashes-in-northern-minnesota/...
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    Mag. Sulfate for suspected eclampsia

    Our system has added a suspected eclampsia protocol. We are suppose to give 4 gms of Mag Sulfate over 10 minutes. Just wondering if anyone here has experience in doing this without using a pump? I have been testing different IV sizes with 250 and 500 cc bags along with different drip chambers...
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    I Gels

    We are going to be using I Gels, just wondering what is the most used sizes? We are going to carry all the sizes, but I would like to have more on hand of the popular sizes.
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    Medic killed in ambulance crash.

    http://kstp.com/traffic/minnesota-state-patrol-said-serious-crash-closes-portion-of-interstate-694-north-metro/4629842/?cat=1
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    Head shaker

    https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/295488048-Jail-time-to-be-recommended-for-selfie-war-paramedics/
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    Bullet hits ambulance

    http://www.kare11.com/news/bullet-hits-windshield-of-ambulance/459118869
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    Unable to get a 12 lead

    Tried to do a 12 lead on a pt. using an E series Zoll. Applied all the electrodes and wires, pushed the acquire button and got the message V-1 not connected. Pushed on the electrode nothing. Replaced electrodes nothing. Changed wires nothing. Happened to have another monitor on scene...
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    Stiff person syndrome

    Had a call where the person suffers from Stiff Person Syndrome. Never heard of it before. Have you? https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5023/stiff-person-syndrome
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    Fluid suspension system

    Wondering what your experience has been with an ambulance equipped a fluid suspension system. Did it provide a smoother ride?
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    Asking for a ride along.

    Going to be moving to a hobby farm in a few months. The area is very rural and is cover by an ambulance service that is looking for on call medics. Should one ask for a ride along before or after putting in an application? I would hate to get hired and find out this place is not for me. I am...
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    Minnesota AllinaHealth Paramedic

    Paramedic Requisition # 25276BR Business Unit name Allina Health EMS Physical Location Saint Paul, Minnesota Posted Date 06-Jan-2017 Dept. Name North Metro Ambulance Hours Per Week 36 Contract Intl Assoc of Emts &Paramedics Introduction Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment...
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    Zoll M Series not reading rhythm

    We use Zoll M series monitors. Twice in the last couple of weeks I have noticed monitors not showing the rate of the rhythm when I am using 4 lead placement. But the monitor will show the heart rate using the pulse ox. I have tried increasing the size without any changes. Put the pulse ox...
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    Zoll Rescuenet EPCR or ImageTrend Elite EPCR

    Does anyone have experience using both of these EPCRs? I have played with both of them. I find the ImageTrend flowed better than the Zoll. I would like to hear from people that have used them.
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    EMS helicopter crashes in Minnesota, 3 injured

    http://kstp.com/news/crash-injures-three-crew-members-alexandria/4266604/?cat=1
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    Mark King Initiative

    Has anyone used the Mark King Intiative to regain their National Registry for paramedic?
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    Refractory V-Fib to cath lab follow up.

    A few months ago I made a post about the University of Minnesota treating pts. in refractory V-fib by placing them on ECMO and then to the cath. lab. Here is a paper that was recently published. http://jaha.ahajournals.org/content/5/6/e003732.full
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