We've been using Zofran for about a year and I love it!! Good for the drunks, doesn't sedate like Phenergan. Use it IV slow push for best results as far as I've seen.
This pt absolutely needed to be restrained. In addition to his striking you, the whole flailing around the ambulance would fall into the potential to harm himself....IMO.
I never once thought I would be a medic. I was in my freshman year at college for a degree in criminal justice. I was in an accident involving my car and an 18-wheeler. Needless to say I lost. Several breaks in my chest wall and pelvis made it somewhat difficult to make it around campus, so...
Waco Tx Supervisor Joe Alvares was killed Tuesday night in a two vehicle MVC. He leaves behind a wife and 2 children. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
MVC 2nd day of emt-b cert. My best friends little brother and girlfriend. Fatalities. Had to go with PD for notification. Probably the worst call in 12 years.
I agree with everyone above. Loosing a pt never gets any easier. Don't be afraid to think back on a call in a way that can help you learn but don't be too critical of your actions. Feeling like everything went wrong is a normal thing to feel, especially when you feel like your working a mile a...