Kaisu

Chim chim cootie butt.... :oops:

how about the Sadam Hussein T-shirt... a little tight around the neck but it hangs well......

whats blue and sits in the corner... a baby with the dry cleaning bag

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.... and really great taste in music too...

Now that thars funny... I dont care who you are.....

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New AHA guidelines (since 2005) only 1 shock delivered.... (unless old style AED - then follow instructions on AED)

The NREMT CPR station requires that you verbalize "BSI" and "Scene safety" - then go directly into ABC's - do not worry about C-Spine - it is not required at this station. You will need to do the combi-tube - airway ajunct (OP) is optional but good if you get it in.... If you are unsure of what is required, you are allowed to question the examiners before your time starts. You are also allowed to examine all equipment at the station. Take the time to make sure you know exactly what is expected of you. Good luck.

draining the lizard.....

OK - so I got my EMT Basic a year and a half ago... I got it because it was a hoop I had to jump thru to get into the paramedic program. I cant believe that after this little course they are going to allow me in ambulances to play.... At one point in our training, our instructor said "I would be confident with any one of you if I or a member of my family was sick" - I couldn't believe what I was hearing.... Oh sure, I had to memorize a bunch of stuff... and I learned interesting things (at a very rudimentary level) and I had to practice extremely controlled scenarios a bajillion times so that i could pass the registries.... But I am qualified for nothing... except the school is letting me begin paramedic school in a couple of months. After paramedic school, which I hope will be some education and not just training, I truly hope someone takes me under wing and starts to teach me real stuff... otherwise, all this is interesting but of little use.... Perhaps a PA ? the trouble is - I want to be out in the field... I want to respond to calls and jump in ditches and climb stairs and do assessments and help people... so if I get more education will I be overeducated for the field ? is that even possible ? Its a dilemma.