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  1. 1EMT-P
    I would like to see a national EMS licensing exam similar to what the LPNs & RN's take instead of the NR.
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    How's the Paramedic job market in southwestern PA? How are the protocols? What's the medical command process like?
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    I would obtain glucose levels on both patients.
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    I wouldn't give medication unless the patient had signs & symptoms of an allergic reaction such as coughing, cramps, hives, itching, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, swelling of the face, tongue or throat, nausea, vomiting or wheezing. I usually give Albuterol 2.5-5.0 mg via HHN PRN, Benadryl 25-50 mg IM/IV, Tagament 300 mg IV, Solu Medrol 125 mg IV.
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    I was talking with a friend of mine from Maine and he told me that they were using Fentanyl, O2, Nitro & ASA ( F.O.N.A. ) for chest pain.
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    I am in favor of EMT-I's being able to administer limited medications as long as they have completed the EMT-I certification process along with a pharmacology class and exam and are authorized by their EMS agency, Medical Command, Medical Director and State Office of EMS to do so.
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    I have no idea why she took the patient off of the NRB. Was the patient fighting the NRB? What was the patients vital signs?
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    I suggest that you check out the Richmond Ambulance Authority, they are one of the leading EMS systems in the country. Good Luck!
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    In the future we may see more providers administering & assisting with IN Narcan in the field. FYI: An EMT-Basic by definition is an EMT who has training in [b]basic life support, including automated external defibrillation, use of definitive airway adjunct, and assisting with certain medications. AAOS Ninth Edition.
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    I have experienced problems in the past with newer EMT's who didn't know how to assist or do certain procedures, but those problems were corrected with better communication, planning and practice.
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    It sounds like she has a serious condition that needs to be addressed ASAP. Has she been evaluated by an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist?
  12. 1EMT-P
    Dust just because someone is an EMT doesn't make him or her a loser :!: I know EMT's with college degrees in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Health Sciences and Nursing.
  13. 1EMT-P
    It all comes down to your assessment and the patients condition. You could treat the patient with IM or SQ Epi., plus Solu Medrol & Tagament. You could also give the patient Albuterol if needed.
  14. 1EMT-P
    Do any of you carry either Nubain and/or Stadol?
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    I like IN Narcan, but you have to be careful when you give it that you don't wake up an aggressive patient.
  16. 1EMT-P
    A very wise Paramedic once told me that Paramedics save lives and good EMT's save Paramedics.
  17. 1EMT-P
    What age is too young for a medic & what age is too old for a medic? Should there be age limits?
  18. 1EMT-P
    What medications do they use in Canada for PAI/RSI? What's your Medical Director's reason for not allowing sux?
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    RSI is a great tool to have if you have a good airway training program, good facilities & a good medical director, but it's not for everyone. If you have a low call volume, RSI is probably not the way to go, but PAI is an alternative like the CBT or LMA.
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    I agree there does appear to be QRS's until the mid point & there also appears to be P's.
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    I have not used it in the field, but I have used most of the other medications. I urge you to check out the Richmond Ambulance Authority in Richmond, VA they were one of the first services to use it in the field & their Medical Director is considered to be an expert on it's use in the pre-hospital setting.
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    It's hard to say without having addition information, I would be interested to see what her lab studies looked like... I would also be interested in seeing her EKG... Has she been ill recently? Has she had an Echo? What about a 24 hour cardiac event monitor?
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    I have worked in rural areas before that were 30 - 60 minutes away and the nearest hospital was a small critical access hospital without Cardiopulmonary, CT, OB or Surgical Services. The next closest facility was a 90 plus bed facility which was over 50 miles away.
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    I don't think that I would do it, because it would be going outside of our scope of practice, not to mention the fact that there are ethical & legal implications to consider...
  25. 1EMT-P
    As a former PALS Instructor, I can honestly say that I don't like either course... I am in favor of having a Comprehensive Life Support Program that includes both Adult ALS & Pediatric ALS.
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