scott_EMT

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1. please help! not good with sticks

   scott_EMT replied to LPN30's topic in Infusion

   Not a nurse, but have been an EMT-intermediate for 4 years and am a paramedic student. Do lots of difficult IVs throughout the hospital when im doing clinical rotations. My tips.... 1: prepare.... get everything you need organized, do it the same...

2. Rules for the ER (long)

   scott_EMT replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   "EMS does not need to be called to bring you to the hospital because your sig other is at the bar, out with his other girlfriend, etc. You call EMS, only to have half of your family and friends arrive before you do." yeah, because I can do a whole lo...

3. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

   scott_EMT replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight

   One thing that seems to be lacking mention is the operational aspect. Anyone who wants to get into EMS should, especially those with previous medical training such as RNs and PAs. I work with a couple of RNs on the truck, they are great and we lear...

4. Rapid Response Team

   scott_EMT replied to pk1's topic in Management

   I would like to suggest that an ER 'tech' be utilized in a smaller hospital in addition to the ICU/ER RN. I know in my area the hospitals use nationally registered paramedics as their techs. If that is the case with you then it might also be helpfu...

5. Rapid Response Team and Families

   scott_EMT replied to Grumpy's Girl's topic in MICU

   It appears to me that having patients be able to access the RRT is an important fail safe(ideally by dispatching the floor sup. to make the actual decision). It is impossible for a a nurse burdened with so many patients on a floor to catch subtle si...

6. Rules for the ER (long)

   scott_EMT replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   If you just came in by ambulance, the medics are still outside your room writing their report, and are warmed up after carrying you down those stairs. so... Don't threaten the nurses or docs, we like the nurses and will kick the **** out of you if yo...