Why do you assess peoples pupils with possible head injuries that are fully alert and oriented? Correct me if I’m wrong, but if you have a bad enough head injury/increased ICP, wouldn’t there be more signs and symptoms? Is it just being extra thorough ..read more

First of all, I am a certified EMT, and have been for a few months. I was one of the top in my class, and passed national registry with just a few more than 70 questions, so I’m not stupid. I think I know a lot of the stuff I ask, but I just doubt myself. The main thing I’m wondering about now is what do you do as far as supplemental o2 when the spo2 and presentation don’t match? For example, if there spo2 is 98 but they say they are having difficulty breathing? Do you just assume it’s a... Read more ..read more

I am moving to the New Orleans area next year to be closer to family. I'm an EMT looking to get hired in either 911 or CCT and want to get my paramedic soon as well. I have over 5 years of experience in working CCT and BLS. What are the best companies to work for in the New Orleans area? What is a good school to get my paramedic ..read more

It`s been awhile, went back to school recently and time has been limited to work on side projects. How`d I do? Anything on Metoprolol that I missed? Anything you disagree with? Anything you would have added? Let me know Cheers ..read more

What should you do as far as supplemental oxygen if a patient has a normal spo2, and no obvious signs of hypoxia/dyspnea, but complains of difficulty breathing ..read more

What all conditions require supplemental oxygen regardless of spo2 or presentation? I assumed most everything depended on spo2 or presentation, but I read that all pneumothorax’s should receive oxygen because it helps it to heal. What else is like that ..read more

Should all pleural effusion patients receive supplemental oxygen, or just if they are hypoxic ..read more

Brain Trust, I’m looking for an 8x11 laminated sheet that has English-Spanish with basic medical questions and diagrams to point to. I had a bunch in other languages when I deployed, but my google-fu can’t find what I want. Not looking for the printed medical words, more a field card to use with patients. Thank you for any help ..read more

I currently have NREMT and Florida certification and can't get NYS reciprocity being that my initial course was done online. Any suggestions ..read more

Agency seeking ALS Providers interested in working in rural North Central Pennsylvania covering nearly 900 sq/miles of wilderness. Work in a unique geographic location with a population of less than 9,000 year-around residents and lower 911 call volumes. The Paramedic will be exposed to a wide variety of patients experiencing acute life-threatening emergency's. The ALS service is based out of a volunteer Fire Department, with a newly remodeled EMS lounge/ living area. All ALS... Read more ..read more