Well we are required to Fax a 12 lead from our Zoll M Series, and after review by one of the Docs in the ICU and with consultation with the Medic in the field they may authorize the administration of Tenecteplase by the medic in the field..
Our transport times can exceed 1 hour...
I am looking to see if anyone has a formal plan/process of:
1) Fleet replacement - in this I am looking for age/mileage or other markers that would trigger a replacement..
2) Cardiac Monitors - again other than age alone as the cause. Of if that is the only cause, at what age?
Thanks...
While we may not have quite as many options on our Stryker stretchers, we are required to utilize the shoulder straps on all patients, unless they interfer with patient care. (Like defibrillation etc..)
I think it is a good practice, patients feel more secure.
Note: Please do not take my comments as disrespectful.
Let us all learn from this, seatbelts are there for a reason. I cannot imagine anyone consiciously deciding not to wear a seatbelt while responding to an emergency call.
Besides being law here, I will not proceed driving my ambulance if...
Also remember that it's more than just wanting to take care of patients, We look for people who want to become involved in the organization, interests other than doing calls.
Public relations, interests in various levels of the "behind the scene" components that allow the crews to do their...