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Maine-iac

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  1. She could have thrown a small PE. Might explain clear lung sounds, high RR, no swelling, and anxiety. My preceptor told me a story once about going to a restaurant for a super panicked women in the bathroom. They tried to calm her down thinking it was just anxiety then BAM drops dead. Autopsy revealed massive PE. On a side note I would have been really interested to see her EKG.
  2. I agree with what a few have said about it being treatable with the right medications. The first few super high BPs I saw I wanted to lower it with SL nitro, but when it was pointed out that I could drop their BP too quickly and cause them to stroke I figured I'd better not do that. Given the right medications and depending on my transport times personally it is something that I would consider doing.
  3. First off it is particular not preticular. Second, what was hard to understand about his question? From all of the job requirements I have seen there tends to be a 2 or 3 violation limit. Though, there are probably a few violations that automatically disqualify you from driving an ambulance. I would not worry about just one speeding ticket (unless you were going fast enough to go to jail), but obviously try to not get any more.
  4. I just got called back for the second round of interviews (well maybe third, since there was a phone interview, then a panel/scenario interview), and I am unsure what to expect.... How does a second round really differ from a panel/initial interview? Do I need to prepare any differently? This will be the last interview before a decision is made about hiring. Thanks.
  5. Carbon Monoxide? If the Pt. has a hx of CHF/COPD is this an exacerbation of the CHF? The receiving Dr did not seem to agree with the Pneumonia (temp is low, and HR is ever so slightly elevated), did the Pt. have any sputum and if so was there a color? Does the pt. have angioedema, or any other restrictive issues facially. I am brainstorming out-loud air trapping issues. But I think this pt's core issue revolves around his acidosis (high PCO2 and Low pH). I think he might be starting to get beyond respiratory acidosis and moving towards metabolic, of which he could have liver or kidney issues, or was he starting to become diabetic ketoacidosis (did I read in this that he was given insulin?).
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