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Thanks.

10-4 I get where you're coming from.

I'm sorry I came across that way. In no way was it my intention to disrespect your very well written and knowledgeable response. (no excuse, but I'm going on three long nights and an 8 day old daughter when I'm at home, sleepless week) I guess where this all stemmed from was a conversation I had...

So I guess what it comes down to is that there is no real medical reason for protocols to say "Do not use an AED on a trauma patient"

Almost is the key word. Am I going to get sued for attaching an aed (30 seconds max) and getting a "shock not advised" or possible get sued for attaching an aed getting a shockable rhythm and delivering a shock, potentially with a positive outcome. Why would the protocols say not to shok a...

This "discussion" has been going around the office lately. To shock, or not to shock a trauma code. Protocols here dictate that we do not shock arrest as te result of trauma. How do we know the trauma wasn't caused by arrest? What harm is there in placing an AED on a patient and seeing if...

Doesn't matter what anyone else says. Like you said, you're the medic, you're in charge. It's going to be the little everyday things we use that's going to be over looked because it's assumed they're always there.

Took me 7 months and I finally got a Casino job (non-security, all EMS). Boring as crap so far, but good pay and ridiculous good benefits.

I was informed recently that although my application was one of the most desirable to the company, I was ineligible because I had more than one point. I have one point for a speeding ticket that is going to drop off in a couple months, and a cell phone violation that does not count against the...

My brother is a CHP and likes to introduce me to his chippy friends as "this is my brother, snaps10, he's a body snatcher" To which they all chuckle and ask if I've seen this video.