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  1. If it wasn't for us Newfies you guys would have nothing to talk about,,,,DUH :wink:
  2. OK,,,,We use a 12 lead and i'm a PCP,THERE ARE BENEFITS. Depending what you are using a 12 lead can be faxed directly to the emerg.dept. and the doc can tell what is going on.In a rural area that may mean by-passing a small rural hospital to get your patient into a CCU. at a larger center without wasting time stopping at the regular hospital.Depending on your medical control he/she may advise the adminstration of drugs normally outside our normal protocols.Anything that helps patient treatment is a plus,so in my book ,,,,,12 lead helps,go for it.
  3. [align=center]Hi,I'm Steve.Paramedic with a small rural ambulance and also an industrial site.Really find this site interesting,lots of good topics and discussion. Keep up the good work.
  4. Hi,I'm new here but definitely not new to ambulances.I'm one of the medics involved in this physical testing,also a volunteer fire fighter and the town mayor who has implemented this testing. The issue of being physically fit (i.e, can you lift and load your patient Safely) is in my opinion a very basic skill for anyone involved with working on an ambulance and ALL paramedics,EMT'S,EMR'S,FIRST RESPONDERS,etc should be able to do this safely for their own safety,their partner's safety but most importantly for the safety of their patients.It's not rocket science,simple,can you do your job safely in lifting patients,if not we have a problem that has to be addressed.
  5. Hi,this is my first time posting anything on this site.The topic of rural medics being paid is an interesting one.You really have to do your homework,not only wages have to be budgeted but all the expenses of running a service.How much to insure an ambulance,how much to heat the building,how much for repairs,how much for fuel,etc.The cost to run an ambulance is more ,much more then just wages.I agree that people should be paid for their services. A little advise,iamb both a paramedic with a rural service and the town mayor do your homework very throughly,bill patients for trips,generate incomes to off set expenses.Also in rural setting things are harder but not impossible,AND YES the day of the volunteer is finished.People have to be paid for their time,their skills and their dedication. Do your cost ,all cost to run a service and most definitely go for it. GOOD LUCK
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