Thanks for that. Just so I am clear, so if one wears a patch saying EMT, then one has no ethical or legal responsibility to provide care at the ALS level in spite of credentialing or licensing at that level?
So, if you are working as an "overfill" in an EMT position when you are licensed as a paramedic, do you only practice to the level of an EMT, using EMT level protocols, etc.? Or, are you by law/license expected to practice to the level of paramedic regardless of whether your position is that of...
Any good scenario type video learning resources?
Hey, I am looking for scenario type video learning resources--free on Youtube or pay for subscription. Please respond with free stuff by posting. I think the commercial stuff should be in a private message. Thanks!:)
It all boils down to risk, doesn't it?
1.) Likely to get present job and be $4,000 ahead AND get nursing experience in cardiac/tele in large hospital
2.) Not sure to get ICU job; get job and be $4,000 behind and get nursing experience in a field of your interest in a smaller(?) hospital...
Just for interest sake, I checked out the Urban Dictionary and found the following....
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=blue+waffle
Blue Waffle
It appears to be an STI/STD on and in the vaginal region. This disease/infection is fictional and overly exaggerated vaginal infection...
Boussignac or Bousniac mask is part of a CPAP system. It has no moving parts. Check out this link: http://medgadget.com/2006/02/boussignac_cpap.html
For a video showing the use of a Boussignac mask CPAP system for EMS, check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1ftWsVGnvQ
Hope this helps!
I have had to work with confused (Alzheimer's) elderly patients who were being aggressive AND needed care. My first concern is always my and my partner's safety but when we are called out we have the duty to act and so attempt everything we could to gain the patient's cooperation. Distraction...
Hmmm.... Correct me if I am wrong, but all EMS responders in Canada are LICENSED to practice within their scope, but they cannot practice INDEPENDENTLY like a doctor. In other words, EMS responders have a delegated practice with transfers of function under the licensing umbrella of their...
Hmmm.... Correct me if I am wrong, but all EMS responders in Canada are LICENSED to practice within their scope, but they cannot practice INDEPENDENTLY like a doctor. In other words, EMS responders have a delegated practice with transfers of function under the licensing umbrella of their...
Hey, I know that paramedics are just as capable of carrying out an assessment algorithm as a physician! I know some paramedics that are more reliable in their assessments than some doctors. We are a VERY capable bunch.
The issue is that since we all still work under the license of...