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  • EpiEMS
    EpiEMS replied to the thread Medications.
    This is a question that should be answered by your protocols, that is a system deficiency. I would consider following the EMS...
  • Akulahawk
    Akulahawk replied to the thread Medications.
    Most places that I'm familiar with allow an EMT to assist a patient with their own medication but the PATIENT is the one that must be...
  • Akulahawk
    Akulahawk replied to the thread Out of area transport.
    It's not at all vague. If your ambulance company isn't an authorized Ventura County EMS provider, they may not provide ANY services...
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    DesertMedic66 reacted to JetMedic's post in the thread Out of area transport with Like Like.
    New update: Got a call from the LA County EMS Program Head. He had spoken with the Deputy Director of Ventura County EMS and discussed...
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    JetMedic replied to the thread Out of area transport.
    New update: Got a call from the LA County EMS Program Head. He had spoken with the Deputy Director of Ventura County EMS and discussed...
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  • ChrisMed1
    We usually treated it with high flow diesel.
  • ChrisMed1
    ChrisMed1 reacted to Akulahawk's post in the thread Assessment with Like Like.
    What I bolded is the crux of the problem. You don't understand. We can surmise this by the questions you've been asking. Along with what...
  • ChrisMed1
    ChrisMed1 reacted to mgr22's post in the thread Assessment with Like Like.
    If you have training, you have standards, none of which would be to assume someone else will catch what you miss. Assess your patients...
  • ChrisMed1
    ChrisMed1 reacted to johnrsemt's post in the thread Assessment with Like Like.
    RsqCrack: because the doctors don't always take the time to check things, including looking at the medication list and more importantly...
  • ChrisMed1
    ChrisMed1 reacted to Carlos Danger's post in the thread Assessment with Like Like.
    That's a good question. It is true that most patient complaints and problems encountered in EMS are not something that you as an EMS...
  • ChrisMed1
    ChrisMed1 reacted to RsqCrack's post in the thread Assessment with Like Like.
    This is where you distinguish yourself as a clinical provider and not a chauffeur. Your care is a foundational part of the emergency...
  • ChrisMed1
    In my opinion no need for als however that being said when in doubt call them. They can always tell you it’s a Bls call if you are...
  • ChrisMed1
    ChrisMed1 reacted to johnrsemt's post in the thread Should I have had als on this call with Like Like.
    If ALS has to chase you to help or evaluate the patient, don't wait. No reason from what you said in your report to even have called ALS...
  • ChrisMed1
    Unless I am missing something on presentation I'd tell my bed relax and lay back I got this one just continue to monitor and transport...
  • ChrisMed1
    ChrisMed1 reacted to chickj0434's post in the thread Should I have had als on this call with Like Like.
    68 F at Dana Farber. Just finished chemo treatment. Been having a bad cough for few weeks spitting up yellow phlegm. Could definately...
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