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It is an over use of lights and sirens that permeates our industry. And a way of thinking that is hard to change. I agree Star, I believe that somehow we can change the way we respond back to the hospital with our patients. However, the challenge will be how to change dispatch systems and what relevant information is needed and given to the Squads responding. I'm sure most everyone has had the calls that are grossly different when you arrive on scene than what was originally dispatched. But I think getting the governing agencies to allow us to run non-emergency to 911 calls will be difficult but not impossible. Todd

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The patient did make it to ED, however , ended up coding in ICU. Ironically 2 rooms across from mine.

StarTraveler, this particular pt had the maybe the largest "tombstone T waves" I think I have seen, hypotensive, altered LOC and starting to brady down....basically decomp cardiogenis shock....so yeah I figured the woowoos and ding dings were needed. But, I do see your point as far as different depts doing different things. Take Care, Todd

While running emergent with an acute MI to the hospital, A lady ran a stop light and we t-boned her. I was in the process of starting my patient's 2nd IV when impact occurred, sending me flying into the IV/Rx box cabinet, 3 rib fx, developed a pneumo 2 days later and sustained grade 3 concussion. Stayed in hospital for 8 days and out of work for 3 months.

Try putting a nasal cannula on the return flow(refill hose in the toilet tank) with the prongs just poking out from tank lid. When your victim flushes, they get sprayed. Also, sifting flour in your nemesis' bed roll before they get in makes for some interesting conversation on the way to the next call. I'm not sure if anyone mentioned the saran wrap under the toilet seat. Tie 4lb fishing line to the inside door handle of a door that opens outward, on the other end of the fishing tie a rubber snake on....when the door opens, the snake comes towards your victim.hopefully causing hysteria

Here is a link to a pretty good deal on a scope , go to ebay and search - cardiology II - there 28.00+shipping. Thinking about getting one not a bad price, also check out www.bigshears.com there a little i just bought one last week......so far i am very impressed with it. Thick tubing, soft earpieces and extra earpieces. I believe it is well worth the money, I have used a CardiologyII for several years and this big shears is as good as the cardiology II......just my opinion. And yes, it was only 28.00 = shipping. Todd

What is the pathophysiology of Mitochondrial disease?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Grey-Turner's sign refers to bruising of the flanks. This sign takes 24-48 hours to appear and predicts a severe attack of acute pancreatitis, with mortality rising from 8-10% to 40%. It may be accompanied by Cullen's sign. George Grey Turner was a British surgeon. [edit] Causes Causes include acute pancreatitis, whereby methaemalbumin formed from digested blood tracks subcutaneously around the abdomen from the inflamed pancreas blunt abdominal trauma ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

What is Beck's Triad?

the carina What is your RX of choice in a Verapamil OD? And what is the coreect dosage?

Just to clarify a belief in GOD or a higher being does not preclude a belief in evolution. Did the devil make the dinosaur bones to trick the silly mortals? Hammer, I guess I should have taken that statement a little further. And yes it is just my opinion and no more than that......that most Christians do not believe in evolution or at least they shouldn't if they are Christians. That's all that was meant by that. Sorry for the miscommunication. Todd

Ga Medic, I'm curious as to which region you work or worked for. I was a Georgia Paramedic for 18 yrs and was wondering where all those fabulous and innovative changes were made. In the 2 different regions I worked in, 12 leads and pulse oximetry has been going on for for at least the last 8-9 yrs.I currently work in a third region part time now that is close to the Florida line so that I can commute and it is far more progressive and aggressive than any region in North or Central Ga. As far as the WMD thing, I took a 3 day course at what used to be Ga Baptist Hospital that was put on by the AFB and the military, pleeeeeeeease tell me you weren't part of that fiasco. On a positive note, I do agree with some of your points ever how redundant they may be. Todd

I believe that most everyone will have the pretty much the same ups and downs. However, realize that you will not get rich in this profession in a material sense, but what you receive within yourself can be very rewarding. With that said here are some of my ups and downs....... CONS- low pay, retirements pretty much suck unless you get on with a gov't entity, no sleep (depending on where you work,ie...rural vs urban)emotional stress from the bad calls, and all this can, but not always put stress on your homelife. PROS- helping others(whether it be medically or emotionally), as long as people get sick and do stupid stuff we'll have job security, oh yeah then there are the woowoo's and ding dings and flashing lights..LOL , don't forget the neverending opportunities for continuing education. Good luck in your EMS endeavors. Todd