Hey guys. So, I'm a little over half way done with my emt course. It annoys me that when I get tested on practicals in front of the instructors my hands tend to shake a little bit. I know what I'm doing, but I just show visible signs of being nervous. Autonomic nervous system in drive. Any...
This is great insight, guys. I respect everyones reason for being in this profession. Can't beat helping people and not having to sit in a cubicle all day.
So, I just started my emt-B class a couple weeks ago. I'm kinda confused when it comes to ventilating and applying O2. If someone is in respiratory arrest you would ventilate with a BVM. I noticed they have a hook up for O2. Would you apply the O2 if you noticed the patient to be obviously...
Wow, I appreciate all the responses, everyone. I'm definitely learning a lot of what is running through your minds on calls, and opinions on how to prepare.
Wow, these events are just ridiculous. Sorry, you had to go through all that bull. Each story seems to just have one individual taking advantage of their title or position. Using whatever power they had to their advantage.
Yeah, I see how the code talk could be a problem lol. I have a buddy in law enforcement and sometimes he'll accidently incorporate police codes into our social conversations lol.
I almost took the police officer route toward the beginning of the year, until I found out it wasn't for me. Not all, but a few officers I did some ride alongs with seemed to be pretty "cocky." So, I was just curious, from personal experiences, how they act around EMT's/Paramedics. You are...