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Im placing this under ALS because in my state it can only be done by ALS providers. However admin if you think there’s a better spot that’ll generate more opinions please move it! And I saw a bunch of notifications but it didn’t tell me what about, sorry I haven’t been active. I recently...

I decided to post this thread to see what the general consensus is amongst providers about the future of our field. As I'm sure many of you have, I myself have found myself wondering how long it is until the paycheck dries up and the job disappears. I'm looking to hear everyone's opinion from...

I was hoping to get some opinions here from those who have quite a bit more knowledge than me on this matter. The company I work for has been ordered by the state to put cardizem in all the ALS trucks. The formulary calls for 50mg prefilled vials. However since Dilt requires refrigeration...

I'm throwing another scenario out here: You respond for an Altered MS-- on arrival RN states that patient has been lethargic and O2 Sats were low around 80 so they placed them on the customary 2L NC with 500 feet of tubing and gave them a Neb Treatment (straight albuterol). Denies having...

Hyperthetical situation: You're at post in a park, nearby is a kid playing on a playground. Appears to be elementary school age. Suddenly he collapses. You run (ok ok scene safety so you fast walk) over, seeing no safety issues you go to the kids side. You notice he's not breathing and no...

I think I may have posted this in the past, however I figured its worth another posting. I'm thinking about getting out of conventional EMS. Quite frankly I'm looking for a change, with decent money to support a family, and most importantly a challenge. Some of you may have read that and said...

So before I get scolded for not searching the forum I'll be entirely honest, I tried searching however a lot of my queries were kicked back for "too short words". Anyway with that said lets get down to business. I was looking for some guidance and advice. I am an EMT-Cardiac and in another...

I know I've posted here before, and its been a while however I figured that I would give you fine folks a question that maybe a few of you could jump in on. I am a Rhode Island licensed EMT-Cardiac. My scope of practice allows me to do 95% of what a paramedic can do-- minus the chest darts...

So I was recently promoted to my states version of "paramedic in charge" --- I'm not a medic, but I am an ALS provider. Anyway I guess I am looking for ways to be an effective leader, since I have an EMT under me and ultimately it's "my truck". I come from a fire department background, so I am...

Hello, I was wondering if anybody had any info on which local departments are hiring per diems. For those of you not from the area who might be having a puzzled look right now, a lot of the smaller "mostly volunteer" departments hire per diem EMTs to staff the rescues. This is why I am...

Hello, I'm looking for some ideas as to other 'gigs' available as an EMT in the RI/MA-- maybe CT but I'd have to get yet another license...---area. I work full time as an EMT on an IFT service, however Im looking to pick up some additional work during the summer months. I've heard of people...

Not sure if posting this question will step on any toes, so my apologies if it does. I am an EMT whose currently researching the possibility of moving laterally from the back of one of my ambulances to the ER-- I work full time for a private EMS company, and part time for a 911 service. I love...

This might sound like a really stupid question, but for my first shift I am unsure what to expect. I had my orientation where I was shown the miscellaneous software, and given all my access codes and stuff. But apparently that's it for training-- my first shift will apparently be 'to the...

I am new on here in terms of posting, but I've been lurking the forums since I started Basic school. **EDIT: Apparently this isn't my first post... whoops! I asked something similar back in July, but never really got much response. Anyway, I was wondering if anybody had the 'insider scoop' on...

Hello, Admittedly this is going to be my first post (and actually the reason I created an account). Anyway I am a university student (second year) and a new RI basic. Anyway I am looking at part-time employment on some of the local private ambulances, and I was wondering if anyone else has...