scubanurse

Sounds like a great outcome for all involved, good luck.

I know, I hate that road. He was even just trying to figure out what road she was even on though and then worked to narrow it down. This first part, he says, ok so you're on a highway, that indicates to me that he was just trying to narrow down where they even where.

I know :/ I was just thinking it would be a lot quicker and the kid might think it was a cool experience. Overall just sounds like a crappy situation.

Is a medical fixed wing flight an option? Would be much quicker and can just keep him occupied with an ipad, IV access when needed with orders for IV sedation.

I listened to the call the other day, I think what he said was completely fine. He asked that she calm down so he could get an accurate location on a very busy highway. Dispatchers have a very hard job, and when the caller isn't relaying information to them, they need to find a way to get them to calm down enough to get the accurate location.

So? Does that mean we should keep our heads in the sand and ignore the issue? There are continuous studies into safety standards out there, so why not the same for mental illness. If that's your attitude, you're part of the problem.

I don't think society does enough for ANYone who has PTSD, so no, I don't think there are enough resources. I have suffered from PTSD since 2008, and in the beginning I wouldn't talk about it to anyone but the mental health team. There is a stigma attached to mental illness and a lot of fear surrounding PTSD, there have been people in my past who have feared I would get violent towards them assuming all with PTSD are violent. It is slowly getting a little better, but now the focus is on military, and it should have attention don't get me wrong. I was talking to someone just last week and mentioned I have PTSD and their response was "why, you were never in the military". There has to be more information available to the public. I agree with Mike also, a lot don't make the effort to help themselves, but I think part of that may be fear of loosing their jobs or the stigma that is attached.

OWW. I can't even read that right now it's making my head hurt. I miss Dusty...

I think the general consensus was to avoid SL NTG, but rather go with a beta blocker in the field that is more easily controlled, I'm curious what your thoughts are on that hertzvanrental.

I did a 5 week accelerated EMT-B program when I was in high school. It had over the minimum requirements, and I feel that I came out a half way decent EMT for only being 16 at the time. I know several nurses as well who have done accelerated nursing programs who are great nurses. I think 2 weeks is too short, but I know I personally learn better when there is more frequent instruction, especially when I was younger and did not have the motivation to study daily. On a side note...I've been in healthcare for 11 years next month... makes me feel old.

IT wasn't a question, if you re-read Island's statement, he said the you have to pay the testing center no matter how many times you take the test. It's pretty standard across all job fields that you have to pay for each time you take a test, SAT, ACT, NCLEX, MCAT, and yes even the basic NREMT exam. You also do not get 6 attempts to pass this test. My suggestion to OP is to study, study every day like it is your job, and try again in a month or two. Go back to your instructor and ask for help, take practice exams, ask questions here. OP it sounds like you were seriously misinformed about NREMT, I suggest looking at their website some more and educating yourself about how the exam works.

Neat concept... pads won't work very well in those positions though.

I would seriously consider the IV lebataolol drip as long as no hx of asthma or other beta blocker interaction. It is much more controllable than NTG sprays and can titrate to BP. Our protocol in the hospital I believe is 20mg IV over 2 min then 1-2mg/min up to 300mg. I would definitely have the patient on a monitor to watch for adverse effects and check BP q 5-10 min while enroute. My hesitation with using NTG to manage this patient is that one spray could then bottom out this patient, to me it's not a good management technique for hypertensive crisis. Personally, I would take the pt off the O2 as well since they're O2 sat isn't showing me that they need it right now. If it drops below 92% or so for those at sea level consider putting it back on.

I'd give it at least the 24 hours they told you it would take...

I'm not active anymore, but can I pass this along to current paramedics for you? I'm sure they would love to participate, but they are not members of this site. Best of luck!!

Well I'm a woman, so I have to be right 100% of the time...

So tragic.

We get it, you're sticking up for the kid. Doesn't change the fact that he's misrepresenting himself, which negatively affects this profession. I don't agree with the profanity used, but I don't think ERdoc is flashing his feathers here, so no need to be rude to him. On that note, I think this thread is a dead horse that should just be closed.

I know the OP is asking about studying, but if they are really a paid mechanic at a department and already essentially functioning as an EMT, wouldn't he have the resources available to study for the exam?? Why would he need to come to a forum to ask, when he is surrounded by a plethora of experience and already knows everything he needs to know?

Is she really having seizures every week? My school did this to me every time a joint would dislocate if someone happened to notice. My RA called an ambulance at least two dozen times when someone who go yelling that I had a dislocation. I very well understand how frustrating having a chronic condition is. I f she is having seizures so frequently that it would be taxing on the 911 system, then perhaps she needs further medical intervention. A detailed care plan would be ideal, but people will still call 911 who are unaware of that care plan, i.e. walking down the sidewalk out side and has a seizure, people will likely call 911 before they can locate a care plan, read through it, and then decide if 911 is warranted.

I don't see what her problem would be of having them call 911, have them eval her, and if she's good to refuse, then she can refuse. Liability then falls on the right folks.

If you are really all that and more, then you should be golden to study for your state exam. Not sure what you're looking for here kid, but you're not fooling us. You legally can not act as an EMT without certification and I do not know of a single state in the US or elsewhere for that matter who will allow a 14 year old kid to become one, and change laws just for that one kid. I really applaud your dedication and eagerness, but I sincerely doubt what you are saying here.

The youngest I have seen was 16. I would check with the department you are in.

I know most hospitals won't take you to L&D until you're 23 or 24 weeks since before then there really isn't much they are going to do as baby isn't viable... just saying.

What's SMR? This is what I found when I googled SMR medical abbreviation : SMR Abbreviation for: senior medical resident severe mental retardation sexual maturity rating standard metabolic rate standardised morbidity ratio standardised mortality ratio, see there streptomycin resistant submucosal resection None of those fit in this scenario though.