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I would say that his DVT broke loose and subsequently caused a pulmonary embolism which caused some interruptions or hyperstimulation of the Vagus nerve which resulted in the seizures. Key terms: sweating, difficulty breathing, and leg swelling, bradycardia.

"Long as I can see the light"- Creedence

Wow! I was unaware they did prevmed. Only thing I ever hear them talk about is how great it is they don't have to do it.

Well you got me there. Maybe someday..just someday I can grow up to be just as great as you, but that is doubtful.

Only one doing the stroking around here, is you. I was simply stating it was a bold statement. It gives me good laugh though. Keep up the good work.

To each his own I guess...you're my hero.

Yeah here's the link...my bad. http://www.asa-australia.com/

This company hires EMT-Basics. They cover strictly EMS no preventative medicine that I know of. You will not get rich at this company but a good group of guys and gals. Hope this helps.

Not sure if you are serious or not but that is a pretty offensive statement. That's the problem with most Paramedics not respecting those around them. Doing chest compressions and bagging someone at the same time while trying to push drugs in the back of a Landcruiser with some company guy driving like Nascar down a dirt road just doesn't work. I sure wouldn't mind having an EMT-B around.

http://www.globalmedicine.net/ This guy seems pretty high speed.

"These colors don't run" - Van Zant The song gets in your head, and rightfully so.

:roll: If you feel those numbers are staggering, you should do some research and look at Air Methods, Omni flight, or any other vendor and see those numbers. No matter where anyone flies, accidents and incidents can be prevented. Lets not try to point fingers at who is guilty, but what we can do to improve safety.

Yes, I did read your post. If the paper means so much, I figured $31.00 for full access was more than reasonable. Proper communication etiquette can be your next research paper. EH?

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18068029 It's amazing what you can find on Google

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"The show goes on"- Bruce Hornsby

"A Different World" - Bucky Covington

Well the money can be really good if you know where to look. Currently bringing home over 90K Back in the states before I left I was bringing home 65K working 3 24 hour shifts a week, in rural EMS thats pretty good money. Yes the hours are long and brutal only for the first few months, then after you get some time and experience under your belt you can move to a more quiet station. Then get bored waiting for something. Hope this helps, seems as though no one enjoys EMS. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Austin Travis County Starflight- Austin, Texas Though I do not live in Texas, it sure would be sweet. Why? High speed operation Dual pilot IFR/ VFR NVG, TAWS, TCAS EC145 Twin engine aircraft Long line/ Hoist operations Bambi bucket operations You name it they do it. http://www.starflightrescue.org/

Thank you for speaking the truth, you said exactly what I was thinking. I am no expert at all when it comes to aircraft. I just know we had no mechanical issues (except a hot start) when I was flying in the Bell 206 L1 as compared to flying in an AS350 B3. (ie engine cracks, chip lights) I seen more safety initiative at AirEvac Lifeteam than I had seen at my previous service. AirEvac Lifeteam had a mechanic dedicated our base. That aircraft was his baby. Previous air medical service had a roving mechanic that would come by every now and then. I am done ranting... Again I am no expert, and do not claim to be, just giving prospective on what I experienced with my 3 year employment at AirEvac Lifeteam. I would go back in a second without any concerns. Everyone be safe..

I personally will be a "Paramedic for Life" I aspired to be a medic a long time ago when I seen my dad go out on the the firetruck for the first time, although he was a medic long before that. It's something you never forget. The money isn't great, but the job I enjoy (most of the time). I have no desire to move on. I just obtain any avancement available such CCEMT-P, FP-C, AHMLS, and all the other alphabet soup available. Education is non stop to keep on top of the latest and greatest. Take care all.

I agree with chbare. Until formal reports from OFFICIALS, how about we just focus on our own "situational awareness" keeping ourselves and our partners safe. Take care all.

If you feel compelled to arm chair quarterback a certain company please take it to justhelicopters or flightweb. It usually take a week or so before someone starts bashing a company but I guess you take the cake of the biggest Tool Bag. NICE Job! :!: Some of us had friends on that aircraft.

As for as abuse cases I make sure the police are involved, if they are not on scene I usually have them meet us at the hospital. I will also give the social worker at the receiving facility a heads up after we put a patient in the room. Not giving up specifics, just letting him or her know it is something that could use their expertise. Even if they have done something terrible I treat every patient the same. High quality and professional care. Most of the time I don't know the entire story and nor do I want to know the story. I have been on some serious scenes where some terrible things have been done. Just treat them like another human being and don't let your emotions get the best of you. My rough spot is anything to do with kids. It's amazing what people can do to these innocent victims. I have shed some tears on some pretty rough calls, and talking with fellow EMT's and Paramedics always helps, and going home to see your own little smiling faces greet you at the door surely helps at the end of the day. You hug them a bit harder and it makes you realize how special life is. Like MrsBull said, a prayer never hurt.

"Ballad of Curtis Loew" Lynyrd Skynyrd