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  1. NomadicMedic

    LP15 SpO2

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/144845054981 These work.
  2. NomadicMedic

    Assessment

    This is a great question and one that requires the EMT to perform some critical thinking. Imagine you have a patient with a simple medical complaint; for this example, let's say "abdominal pain." When documenting your assessment, would you follow all the steps for a full physical exam...
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    Another reason why Vol EMS is dying in Connecticut

    After reading the emergency petition from the town of Wethersfield, it makes a lot more sense. The ambulance service decided to pull a fast one, and the town is unhappy with it. Makes sense.
  4. NomadicMedic

    Spinal Immobilization on Trampoline

    “extricating patient from foam pit”
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    Spinal Immobilization on Trampoline

    There’s literally dozens of articles about this. Here’s one as an example…https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/education/articles/nc-medics-and-firefighters-practice-foam-pit-rescue-at-trampoline-park-inj6zULAmXNkV3xd/
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    Another reason why Vol EMS is dying in Connecticut

    Not enough info here to even tell the story. Why does weathersfield want to change services?
  7. NomadicMedic

    LP15 SpO2

    Replacing spO2 sensor cables every 18 months is just the cost of doing business. I just budget a couple of grand for new cables each year. 🤷‍♂️
  8. NomadicMedic

    LP15 SpO2

    We’ve had multiple failures. No good answer, and Stryker charges you a bazillion dollars to replace them.
  9. NomadicMedic

    Radio straps

    I like to be able to take it off and sling it over a chair. I’m in an office most days and when I have to go on a call, I can grab my strap and go.
  10. NomadicMedic

    the 100% directionless thread

    Ran radio stations.
  11. NomadicMedic

    Radio straps

    I have a leather radio strap. It gets wiped down with a Kavi-wipe if it gets schmutz on it.
  12. NomadicMedic

    Havent renewed NREMT since 2012

    Or, just look it up? https://www.nremt.org/Policies/Certification-Policies/Lapsed-Certification-Policy
  13. NomadicMedic

    Professional development / tuition reimbursement at your agency

    We pay for 100% for certification upgrades, and an annual $2500 for degree programs, plus a salary increase once you attain your degree.
  14. NomadicMedic

    the 100% directionless thread

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    the 100% directionless thread

    Yeah. Long denim jacket. Just another goofy jacket that hose monkeys embroider an IAFF logo on and wear so people thank them for their service.
  16. NomadicMedic

    Grad Degrees

    There were opportunities I couldn’t get an interview for until I had a masters. Those silly post nominals make a difference.
  17. NomadicMedic

    the 100% directionless thread

    Like a barn coat.
  18. NomadicMedic

    NREMT

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    Grad Degrees

  20. NomadicMedic

    Grad Degrees

    You absolutely could get a degree within five years. And, while it may not improve your nuts and bolts patient care, obtaining a degree absolutely changes your critical, thinking, rationalizing, written communication… So much more. Learning to analyze research that I conducted was a big part of...
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