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    Ohio medics to try out new Swedish CPR device

    Unfortunately, yes, you have been lied to. There is a lot of research on the subject of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. If you don't currently have specific protocols on who should have resuscitative efforts and who does not, you really should. The A/TCEMS protocol on Determination of Death...
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    Stronger pen lights?

    I like the flashlight on my belt. Why carry a pen light when you already have a flashlight? Eric
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    Mobile Apps

    I have an iphone, so I'm not sure if this is available to you, but I really like "Perfect OB Wheel". It calculates LMP and EDC quickly so you don't have to do the math yourself. Well worth the $0.99. Eric
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    Physicians' Impression of Pre-Hospital Pain Management

    This very topic was the topic of a previous research paper that I wrote and consequently turned into a presentation. I would be happy to email it to you if you provide your email address in a PM. As far as your question, here are my thoughts: Patient assessment is actually much easier...
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    Zofran (ondansetron)

    It also causes a tachycardia if pushed too fast. I shoot for about a two minute IV push with Zofran. I am also disgusted by others who want to "teach drunks a lesson" by witholding an anti-emetic. What happened to doing what is in your patient's best interest? Eric
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    Tell me a time a 12-lead actually mattered for you....

    Don't know if it has been posted yet, but here is a unique situation where 12 lead makes a difference. I have had several co-workers who have run a similar call to the one described below. An patient in cardiac arrest is successfully resuscitated (ROSC). Along with all of the other...
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    Is there room for a 19 year old in the EMT world?

    I was pre-med and became an EMT for clinical experience. Then after becoming a volunteer firefighter/EMT I decided to become a paramedic rather than a doctor. I still graduated however. I still maintained a high gpa as well. There were several activities at school that I was unable to...
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    At what points do people start and stop being your patient? (Hairsplitter alert).

    At Austin/Travis County EMS, we have a very specific definition of who is a patient. To be a patient, the person must meet any of the five criteria: 1. Has a complaint suggestive of potential illness or injury. 2. Requests evaluation for potential for potential illness or injury. 3. Has...
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    Where is everyone from?

    Born in Nebraska (Go Big Red!), went to high school/college in Colorado (Go CSU Rams!), moved to DC for 3 years, now living in Austin, TX and working as a paramedic. I am new to this particular forum but some may recognize me from the firehouse.com/emsresponder.com where I have been a...
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