Aaron

Volunteering in Israel is a lot easier then working...... would you want to volunteer. If so, then Israel will accept your EMT-b certificate, although they may want to test you, to make sure you actually know your stuff. I believe Americans can transfer their US Paramedic licenses to Israeli paramedic licenses, although i think they have to do a test with the ministry of health. To volunteer on a program like the Yocahi program, all you need is very very basic Hebrew, most people take Hebrew tutoring (Ulpan) for two weeks before, and pick the rest up as they go along. Unlike the UK Israel does have MD's on some of our ICU's. ASY i wouldn't use the official paramedics site, the forums on it are kind of dead. For any more information, or for contact numbers/ emails, feel free to write me, AaronLudman@gmail.com Aaron

This is why the new AHA protocols state that if two people CPR is done , that every two minutes the two swap positions. Aaron P.S. I had not noticed some of the recent above posts when i wrote my earlier post, a lot of them are very good.

30:2 is all about raising the blood pressure as much as possible. When ever we stop our compressions for ventilation's our patient’s blood pressure will plummet. Our objective is to raise and keep our patients blood pressure as high as possible. Also, experiments have shown that the first 5 compressions are ineffective. Also to many ventilation's (HV) raises thoratic pressure, which in return reduces venous return. Another important change to remember is that defibrillation if on an non witnessed arrest (down time more then 4 minutes) that 2 minutes of CPR is done before defibrillation. After shocking (only once at 360j ) we do 2minutes of CPR, and then check vital signs. And if need be shock again. This is because with out the oxygen our body can not successfully convert VF into a normal rhythm (remember VF consumes a lot of oxygen). Aaron

I know Israel isn't in the US but it is definitely worth the trip, if you would like to see a one of a kind system. 1. We have very advanced ALS protocols. 2. A very unique first response system, like no other in the world. 3. An outlook on MCI's that has been put to the test many times. 4. Payed workers working hand in hand with volunteers. 5. Emt's on ambulances from age 15. 6. doctors on specific MICU (ALS) units. 7. A high tech command system including GPS tracking, computers in ALS units, And state of the art dispatch centers. 8. much much more. And we like having visitors. regards, Aaron

In Israel Medics are trained to do chest tubes. Aaron

You have to use a LITTMANN any thing else is just an imitation Aaron

we always use lifepacks..... Haven't had a problem

The more ventilation's you give= increased thoracic pressure= less blood flow. that's why they found that patients are more likely to survive if you don't hyperventilate them. on the other hand 50:1 seems very extreme. Aaron

Wow time to move to where you are from lol Aaron

I also suggest that you tell her to think ahead. that she should think of things that have to be done, and that can help you with the patient or even before you reach the patient. Example: moving the mat when you first come into the patients house. Or making sure the patient has their medical card before transport. Little things will help keep Emt's on their toes and make sure they give the best care possible. Aaron

Here it's about even. maybe a few more guys. Aaron

We have fainters on Sundays

I get a fair amount of calls, and some times serious ones, but I know that if for some reason i go home early, or the second my shift changes, 0 the next call will be CPR. It just works that way I never get them, the second i leave puff.....

volunteer Aaron

Ive seen it before don't see a problem with it Aaron