I agree, feet off the floor and resting on the bottom frame of the stretcher
Get vitals while sitting still if possible
Once you have a good baseline then you know what to listen for
Move the diaphragm medial / more to the inside of the arm, normally works for me
Radials - I generally grip the...
I used to work in Dare and was Hired in New Hanover, years ago, im sure some things have changed
Currently live in Charlotte, Let me know if I can help with anything
Wilmington, is great. Hospital based EMS and CCT, New Hanover county.
They also have special response medics assigned to a crash truck
most agencies in NC are County Government based
most agencies have a start rate around 4-45k
Its a little more of a drive but also look at Dare County NC
They...
How are you doing your recert - did you keep up with the con ed hours or taking a refresher ?
I would suggest a refresher to get back in the groove of assessments
Possibly volunteer or do a few ride a-longs
https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/EMS/dnrmost.html
NC has a MOST form (Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment) The patient and physician can decide what kind of treatment the would like.
Patients have more choices than with a DNR. They can accept BVM ventilations but request not to be intubated ect....
http://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/511-9-2-.12?urlRedirected=yes&data=admin&lookingfor=511-9-2-.12
Licensing of Individuals with Criminal History.
(a)
The department shall deny any license application submitted by an applicant who has been convicted of a felony, a crime of violence, or a crime of...
*Why did you decide to become a EMT?
I was a Junior fire fighter at the age of 14, wanted to be a firefighter, the City department would not hire you until you were 21.
I took the paramedic class and turned 18 during the class, I chose to become an EMT and then a Paramedic, decided to stay...
I,m in NC- Most of our paramedic programs are through the community college, most take and accept financial aid.
A lot of them have hybrid format that allow online class and in person clinicals
Search this forum - there are several that have been mentioned
Depending on the class and location...
- Is my volunteering experience considered if I ever applied to a job outside lebanon?
YES - put all experience and certifications on a resume or job application
It is possible that another city or county could not accept your EMT education
and require you to take their class or education
- Do...
I teach both here in NC. The EKG class would give you more knowledge as far as Paramedic goes. If you have the time and resources both definatly will not hurt. Working as a tech in the ED I made RN pay. Primarily doing EKG's and Phlebotomy.
one agency that i worked for adopted the FISH philosophy
a simple thank you form management went a long way with a few employees
they also handed out small fish that you could wear on your uniform
I enjoy the autonomy that we have to work on out own, I have worked in hospitals and in other...
Charlotte, NC ? - volunteer with a FD or a rescue squad (sorry none in the Charlotte metro area) - If you are affiliated with an agency then EMS and Fire Classes are tuition exempt (free) you will have to buy all the books though.
1st I do not work for medic, i have several friends that do...
NC effective jan 1 21, currently the paramedic students can take a hybrid a&p class - (non college credit)
5. The required Anatomy and Physiology course shall meet or exceed the requirements listed in the Continuing Education Master Course List of the NC Community College System. Courses that...
Totally agree - RN is totally doable- go for it, Im in my early 40's and doing the same thing
my 10 year plan is to finish CRNA school
There are many possibilities for nurses im sure you know.
Just for variety - here are a few other health jobs that are about the same amount of school...
depending on where you are EMT jobs can be very competitive
where i am, NC, most EMT's work on transport trucks. doing dialysis trips or discharges from the hospital to a nursing facility.
Few actually work on the 9-1-1 side and respond to emergencies.
Here, they are not competitive on the...
Depends on where you work, i worked for an agency in Va that did not let BLS transport codes. They had to call and wait for ALS.
otherwise you are correct. CPR will be interrupted to move the patient (for transport, loading and unloading the ambulance) If you are transporting a code (hopefully...
I have my students do medication cards (o2, asa, benadryl, epi, narcan) as a few .. stuff they can carry or administer
i also have them write some out on standard meds, beta blockers and such
the rhythms that the AED look at (v-tach and V-fib) look the same, either way the pads are placed. The pads read from one to the other (talk to each other) to identify the heart rhythm. if the pads are swapped in location the AED will still recognize the rhythm. Agreed- as long as there is not...