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I found that starting IV's on the fake arm wasn't at all like starting lines on real people, so the practicing on other students really was useful....

Gotta say I agree. THe arm isn't anything like the real thing. Same thing with intubations.

Here in SW Virginia, we get alot of falls & CP. When winter rolls around and someone in the nursing home finally catches pneumonia, we end up running two-three a day for that.

LMAO....thanks Dust, I needed a good pick-me-up this morning.

Just my opinion and I'm still learning, but that rhythm looks to be "regular" to me. At least, as regular as it can be. Just doesn't appear to me like an A Fib.

I'm going with V-Tach on this one too. Depending on what the patient condition is depends on whether I go pharmalogical or electrical initially.

Let me just say as a "newbie" to the site and a newbie paramedic student, so far I have found that this site is a wonderful place!!!

I must say that this place has been a lifesaver for the past year & a half I've been in Paramedic school.

Our local shirts:

Paramedics....Because firefighters need hero's too.

LMAO!!! I want one!

One call stands out in my mind:

1-Two vehicle MVC, head on collision. Honda Accord vs. older motor home. First sight out of the patient compartment onto the scene looked like a war zone. The motor home was mostly wood and had splintered on impact into a million pieces. The accident involved a total of six patients including two 5 year old girls & a 21 year old driver 3 months pregnant. To make a long story short, the driver was pinned by the sterring wheel and she didn't make it. One of the 5 year olds didn't make it either. Of the other 4 patients, 3 were flown. Out extrication time on the female driver was 30+ minutes. When we took the female to the morgue. As we were wheeling in the stretcher, the doctor is doing the autopsy on the 5 year old. That is an image that will always be with me.

I have heard the same thing UMStudent. Kind of like a PA in that, if I'm not mistaken, they will be able to prescribe all but Schedule I.

Unknown if she hit her head. No witnesses.

Hx: some minor cardiac Hx

Meds: she is taking tylenol 3 (with codeine).

Allergies: unknown

As we moved her to our the truck we try to wake her up again. This time we get her to open her eyes but she only mumbles.

A:open and clear

B: 9 shallow

C: 104 strong and regular

BP: 116:90

BGL: 6.2 mmol

ECG: Sinus Tach

O2 sat:92% unassisted, goes up to 98% with NRB

A/E clear times 4 (but recall the crunch crunch during the sternal rub)

No JVD, No Trach deviation, NO med patches, scars, No med. alert.

:twisted:

Ok, any suspected trauma? If not, then pt goes straight to cot and into unit. Head tilt chin lift to open airway. Gag reflex? If not, drop an OPA. If so, drop an NPA. Have my partner assist ventilations with BVM attached to high flow Oxygen. Lung sounds? Pupils? Skin color/temperature/condition?

Hook pt up to 3-lead. Rhythm?

Start off with sternum rub to assess LOC.

Is the airway open & pt breathing?

Does she have a pulse?

card

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Thanks for the link Dust....and also the swift kick in the rear that knocks me out of my lazy summertime rut.

Thanks Rid....I didn't realize that Virginia Commonwealth Univ. offered a Bachelor's in EMS. That's REALLY close to home. Definitely have to check that one out.

Hey folks, I've began my search into a school to attain my Bachelor's in EMS. I've been looking at the University of Maryland-Baltimore Co. Is there anyone who's been through this program that can tell me about it? Also, can anyone provide a link to the website of accredited programs.

Also, feel free with school suggestions on the Atlantic Coast.

First of all, congrats for getting in! That's a major step. Now, crack open the book and absorb every bit of information from it that you can. Also, LISTEN during class and absorb as much from your instructors as possible. Kepp your ear close to the ground. Also, there is beaucoups of information on this site that will help you. Study everyday. Personally, I like to try and learn at least one new thing every day. Good luck to you and any questions, I'm sure that there are people here that know the answer! Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Cops know you pay taxes and that your taxes pay cops' salaries. Cops also pay taxes, which also pay cops' salaries so, hey, this traffic stop is on me. Now sign here; press hard. There are four copies.

LMAO!!!

Soldier, glad for your interest in the EMS field. I must certainly say taht it takes a different kind of individual to work in the EMS field and be happy. Sounds as if your co-workers are either in the field for the complete wrong reason or that they are severely burnt out. If you do go into this field, remember that it involves long hours, low pay & lots of stressful situations.

I'm not sure about your Paramedic attendance. Your best option is to get your Basic and then to practice in the field for a couple of years AT LEAST until you feel that you have adequately obtained very good BLS skills and insticts. I am personally in a Paramedic program right now. I was a Basic for over three years before I even thought about attending an ALS class. Best of luck to you in your decisions.

Welcome to the City....and good luck with your EMT class!

We also have XM Radio in the trucks.

lmao....just out of curiousity, how'd you talk management into that bill???

You could, but my main concern would be that even minor rear end damage to the personal vehicle would snap off the tip and send it flying, where as in an ambulance, the majority of the O[sub:ea1da2520d]2[/sub:ea1da2520d] bottles aren't ANYWHERE near the very rear of the vehicle.

Spock....that's very intriguing. I too live about the farthest from our nearest station as possible. I have a BLS kit that was purchased by my agency for me last Christmas. I'm contemplating asking them for either an intubation kit or a combo intubation IV kit to at least start locks for med admin if necessary. Have you had much use for the ALS equipment in the first responder scenario? As far as the O[sub:855d46052c]2[/sub:855d46052c] goes, I don't know what to tell you. I'd be terrified it would become a missile in the instance of a rear end collision.

Interesting plethora of music Nate.

"Danger Zone" from the Top Gun movie ( I forget the artist)

Kenny Loggins