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Either Saliva's "Click Click Boom" or Molly Hatchett's "Flirtin' With Disaster".

Once again thanks CHBare. Yes, I feel that I've worked hard and actually went above and beyond my program when I felt it necessary. Luckily, I'm one of those people that has to know WHY things happen rather than just knowing what will happen. i'm big into Pathophysiology. unfortunately, I have not yet gotten to attend an A/P class other than your basic intro level, but I definitely plan of working one into my curriculum on my way to a Bachelor's in EMS. I must say though, i found Biology to be VERY useful, even if at first it didn't seem as if it would apply to my field. Just a little background into the program I'm attending. It is a two year associate's program toward Paramedic. EMT-I/99 is just a one year stop for those that feel they would benefit from the field experience. Also, I agree with Rid that Virginia's multi-level certification is diluting the work force with "cheaper labor" for lack of a better term. While I can understand that some people have reasoned to stop at I/99, I don't feel it is helping the workforce. Man, I feel like I'm just following behind Rid and beating the same drum. Anyway, back to point. EMT-I is a nice level to have, but it should not be the ultimate goal.

There are various differences between I/99 & Paramedic levels in Virginia. I's can push the same meds that P's can, just requires order from medical control for some drugs in certain situations and usually these drugs are 4th and 5th line treatments. The biggest difference that I have heard of is in the skill set. I know that P's are capable of placing a Foley catheter in Virginia (although the majority of the trucks don't carry them). Also, surgical airways are a Paramedic skill set.

That would be "Dogma". Bill: And how would you beat him? Bob: With a stick. While he slept. But on a horse, with a lance? That man is unbeatable.

See Global Announcement at the top of this forum. That should answer your questions.

So, do they not consider that EMT's have ethics & morals? This is a slap in the face. this would be the time I'd walk out and let the doctor do what he's technically there for.

My sentiments exactly.

Most communities and hospitals already stand in the pulpit and preach about MI's and what the causes and risks are. Yes, early detection and intervention will help, but in all reality, until the American society starts taking better care of themselves as far as their lifestyle goes, I fear we could be fighting a losing battle.

Ace man, that was AWESOME! YOU ROCK! LMAO!

Yeah, I'm with Ace on this one. Our procedure is a mixture of above listed. We have a mix of disposables and conventional metal blades. The disposable replacement is obvious. For the traditional blades, we exchange them out at the hospital, at which point they soak them, then autoclave.

I was wondering the same thing myself Ace. :shock:

Fo Sho!!!

Dedicated

that can't focus

LMAO!!!

Dust, I couldn't have said it better myself.

Third lecture. Acetamenaphine: Why to NOT use it

were glaringly obvious

Toned to local nursing home for a "full code". After hauling tail to get to the other end of the county, we find the patient sitting up and talking to the nursing staff. Apparently, the dispatcher had mistaken what the nurses told her. The nurses apparently told dispatch that the pt was a "full code" (no DNR) as opposed to being in a "full code" situation.

Those are the best....especially the look on their face when they've been told that all they're doing is taking away some old age and possibly going to die a painful death as their liver decays.

It's all good.....I know how that goes. :wink:

the nasty hairy

Flightmedic, I'm sorry....it's been a few days since I've ran this call and honestly off hand, do not remember the exact BP. I do remember taking a full BP though. I am sorry. For arguement's sake, we'll say the BP was 102/68

MedFire....I know the feeling. For some reason, I find it VERY hard to bring my self to be compassionate to someone that tries to take their own life, especially pharmacologically. Now, that's not saying I'll not render care as appropriate, just the commpassion is hard to find.

Chevy, you're right, the bigger the better in case you need to infuse blood products. I'm not sure what everyone elses protocols call for, but here where I'm at, the hospitals want nothing smaller than an 18-gauge used on a trauma pt.