poor.er.doc

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1. How do you feel Paramedics can improve?

   poor.er.doc replied to Medic_78's topic in Emergency

   Aren't they discouraged from doing that?

2. Drug Seeker Stories

   poor.er.doc replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

   Bottom Line imho: You will end up treating some drug seekers with narcs to treat people truly in pain. Big deal. We all know what they are like, and how slimy it can feel. The only ones I refuse are the obvious very manipulative types that I have per...

3. ER abuse was encouraged last night

   poor.er.doc replied to Snowy's topic in Emergency

   I just love it when sec's at private md's just blanket divert everyone to the ER. Its when they selectively chioose based on personality, insurance that upsets me.

4. ER abuse was encouraged last night

   poor.er.doc replied to Snowy's topic in Emergency

   I just love it when sec's at private md's just blanket divert everyone to the ER. Its when they selectively chioose based on personality, insurance that upsets me.

5. How do you feel Paramedics can improve?

   poor.er.doc replied to Medic_78's topic in Emergency

   1. please give a full report of what you found at the scene, or what the nursing homes concern was in a patient who can't or is poorly able to give a history. You are our eyes and ears!!! Context is everything! Hang out until you can say hello to the...

6. How do you feel Paramedics can improve?

   poor.er.doc replied to Medic_78's topic in Emergency

   1. please give a full report of what you found at the scene, or what the nursing homes concern was in a patient who can't or is poorly able to give a history. You are our eyes and ears!!! Context is everything! Hang out until you can say hello to the...

7. Phenergan Supp given to toddler; child dies

   poor.er.doc replied to Mom23's topic in Emergency

   I was taught in residency never to give phenergan to a child less than 3. I believe there are valid reasons: 1. It makes the child too dorwsy to orally rehydrate/maintain hydration... 2. How can you tell if the child is lethargic if they are drugged...