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What are everyones thoughts on the use of Dopamine (it's all we have available) in a hypotensive RVI refractory to fluid boluses?

What is the best way to treat a hypotensive CHF patient? Our normal course of action here for a normotensive patient would be nitro (SL,IV or patch) and CPAP (both which could reduce pressure even further). If they are hypotensive we can start a Dopamine drip and talk about CPAP with a doctor...

Hey everyone, My class is just finishing up our 2nd year of paramedic school and starting to get ready for licensing in June. We're looking for advice on what to study for ACP, what the medic test is like etc. Any information is appreciated, saying more than "read the AOCP" will be even more...

Hey guys, Quick question regarding flushing IV lines with pre filled saline syringes. Standard procedure here when an IV line isn't running is to attempt to flush it with 10cc of NS. Assuming it isn't flushing due to a clot at the end of the catheter, is it possible to create a...