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  1. fast65

    Flight suit sizes

    I'm 5'10" and weigh around 160lbs, in a Aureus International suit, I'm wearing a 40L. It seems to be the best fit I've found so far; I have plenty of room to move, without it being overly baggy.
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    HEMS/Flight Medic Salary (US)?

    I'm a little late to the party, but out in Oregon, my base pay is around $70,000/year working 48 hours a week. That's in addition to the best benefits package I've had thus far in EMS.
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    Beer trades?

    We just bought a brewing kit from one of the local brew shops, and have built off of that. Initially we purchased: 2 - 5 gallon glass carboys 1 - stainless steel kettle Then of course the kit comes with the the siphoning tubing, carboy brush, hydrometer, capper, sanitizer, racking cane...
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    Beer trades?

    Austin and I are still trying to hone in our home brew. With how impatient I am, it's a wonder we've been even somewhat successful.
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    would you backboard a patient punched in the head?

    No sir (or ma'am)
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    Droperidol

    We carry droperidol as well. We're using 2.5-5 mg IM/IV for combative patients, and 1.25 mg for nausea.
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    ETCO2 of 9

    I know someone asked this already, but how was the ETCO2 measured? Was it through a nasal cannula, or was it monitored after she was intubated? If she was breathing primarily through her mouth, then you'll obviously have a skewed reading if you're using a cannula to monitor capnography. That...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Deal! But I get your pay and mine ;)
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    the 100% directionless thread

    It's been absolutely horrific!
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Yeah...I've ran a total of one call in my last three shifts...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Wonder twin powers activate! Form of...lutefisk?
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    the 100% directionless thread

    That guy...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Not quite, the "other randoms" include both of the aforementioned categories. :P
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Well yeah, who doesn't...they're full of chocolate and caramel goodness. ;) Haha, yes sir. It's been awhile, but I'm still here. I get so easily distracted by other things in my life like cars, guns, and other randoms. :P
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Hey everyone! It's been awhile since I've been on here, and I figured I should probably check in and see what everyone is up to :P
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    the 100% directionless thread

    It's what I'm here for :)
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    Interesting Call

    I will agree that it would have been nice to RSI this lady, but I understand that you don't have that option. However, I would probably be a little hesitant to RSI her if she was my patient, considering that we only have Versed as an induction agent, and with a pressure of 60/38, I wouldn't be...
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    Good Call wanted to share

    Perfect, thanks for the education :)
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    Good Call wanted to share

    Yup, we carry 30 mg morphine and 500 mcg fentanyl on our rigs. I'm curious, what's your opinion on giving NTG in an RVI if you provide a fluid bolus first to increase preload?
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    Good Call wanted to share

    Really? What's your typical transport time?
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