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I said it is probably Angina or MI and then I was asked to choose between the two. At most they gave me the vitals of the patient which I can't remember the exact blood pressures. The blood pressure on the chest pain was within 90- 150 systolic. I asked for a history and then was told that the info given is all the info I get. I understand what you are saying tho, a better assesment would have been helpful. Dust: Thats what I figured about the MI. I was leaning towards the kid as well for the exact same reason but went with the man.. I'll find out next week if I'm accepted.

I had my paramedic program interview today and it included some scenarios so how do you guys think I did. heres a couple of ?'s and my responses.. ( I don't remember ages or all info so bare with me.) They didn't want an assessment, they wanted to know what was going on with the patient, that is all. 1. Older lady, out walking starts experiencing chest pain, skin pale, cool and diaphoretic. Bp was normal, respirations were rapid and pulse was rapid as I remember.... A. I went with MI but stated Angina Pectoris at first, but was asked to choose between the two. 2. Dispatched to convalescent home for an elderly patient, Ill, high fever, rales and rapid respiratory rate and pulse. A. I went with Pneumonia. 3. MCI, two patients were given, one, a man slumped over in the drivers seat of a car and a child with a nearly amputated arm bleeding profusely. A. I said I would treat the man slumped over in the car first. This is the question I wanted to get some of your opinions on as I was unsure..

that's the exact book i'm using and it's very frustrating (huszar), still in the first couple of chapters and yeah... all day at work studying (between calls) and still it's not making very much sense. im buyin a copy of the dubin book riiighht now. anyway good luck with the new book.

i too am in ekg hell.... been studying for like 8 hours today... and im still lost. AH

thanks for the replys, heading to barnes in nobles tomorrow to check out some of these a&p books. -ryan

I'm looking for some advice before going to Paramedic school .. I'm currently an EMT basic working for a private 911 ambulance service on a bls unit and have been since sept 06. I've taken a phlebotomy course and will have psych and a basic arrythmia course prior to the academy start. BUT I cant get into A&P courses prior to the academy start, Will this be my downfall? oh and I dont really like math... Or do they teach it in school? I'd like to get some opinions from you guys since you've been there done that. I've got my recommedations and app etc, just have to submit it... any advice is appreciated -ryan

Let's say the patient did (which i know is very unlikely) develop a hypoxic drive. Would the patient go straight into respiratory arrest or would respirations become inadequate first? -ryan