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  1. A good book for any EMS worker to read is "When Violence Erupts". It tells you some of the things to look for and what to do when you are placed in a bad situation. I've read it and it has certainly made me aware of potential dangers when and where I would least expect them.

    Keep a good eye out there people.

    Safety 1st!!!

  2. We use Kenalog 40 at our clinic for many dermatological disorders. I have also used K-40 for asthma when I worked for a pulmonologist. It takes about 24-48 hours for the medication to really take affect (prob. why you won't see it on an ambulance) but it stays in the system for about 30 days. It's good stuff!

  3. Here is another fine story of government trying to impose themselves and take away the rights of the general public.

    http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Tanned-Te...ext-Winter.html

    As some may know, I've been a dermatological assistant for several years and personally disagree with teenagers going to tanning beds, HOWEVER, it is still their right if their parents approve. Now, Texas state gov't wants to take away the parents right to allow their kids to do what the feel is ok. They want the parents to take their kids to a doctor and have them sign a consent to allow them to tan. A 3rd person! Not only that, but what doctor is going to say it's ok? Certainly not any of the doctors I work with.

    Again...i'm against kids tanning, but MORE against the gov't taking away my right as a parent to say its ok for my child to do something.

  4. Humm.....and just what goes on in the back of your ambulance Crotchity? It seems you are pretty adimate about there contantly being questionable things happening....... Its common for people to project themselves and their activities on to other people to make them feel better about what they are doing.

    Usually for professional EMTs, the thought of being assulted in some way isn't the 1st thing that comes to mind when their loved one needs to be transported. It's who's going to be doing the job and are they good enough to keep my loved one alive until they make it to where they need to go.

    Not everyone has a sick mind.

  5. Congrats. I also start back in my 18 month L O N G medic program this fall. I took two classes last fall and quit b/c I started a new job. Now I have to pick up where I left off. I think the long programs are good. You should feel confident when you graduate!

    Best wishes.

    Peg

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