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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Multiple rib fracs, clavicle frac & punctured lung 66 y/o male | 7/7/2011 | Rob |
| Q: Rob, I read a case recently with the above injuries after a motorcycle accident. The victim was ... A: Some people have a major adrenaline rush after a major event such as being involved in a motorcycle ... | ||
| Blood pressure | 8/30/2010 | Rob |
| Q: Brace yourself, this is gonna sound incredibly stupid. I became EMT-B certified 2 months ago, this ... A: First of all, your search for answers on these medical topics assures that you will have a ... | ||
| ACLS | 1/28/2010 | Rob |
| Q: i understand why you give epi in a bradycardia situation but why give it in pulseless vf or vt? I am ... A: The rationale behind the epi being given when there is no pulse, is that if they can shock someone ... | ||
| Death by Dry Drowning | 1/24/2010 | Stephen Bernhard |
| Q: .. I'm a little lost and don't know where to go. Up until the age of 15 I lived at home with my ... A: I had sent you (through the AllExperts system) a request to have you email this to me so that I may ... | ||
| 2 staff dealing with collapsed patient | 9/10/2009 | Rob |
| Q: If there were two trained staff to deal with the emergency how would the procedure differ from BLS ... A: One person would do the compressions while the other person would use the ambu-bag or mouth ... | ||
| Bronchitis | 9/9/2009 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: I have been ill for almost 3 weeks now, but didn't seek medical attention until a week and a half ... A: I understand your eagerness to get vaccinated from the seasonal flu / H1N1. However, the CDC ... | ||
| Bronchitis | 9/6/2009 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: I have been ill for almost 3 weeks now, but didn't seek medical attention until a week and a half ... A: Jennifer, Thank you for your question, I am sorry you are not feeling well. I will first say that I ... | ||
| Asthma attack and upper abdomin pain following attack | 8/30/2009 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: I had an asthma attack last Thursday that woke me up at 3 am with fever feeling, burning lungs. I ... A: Eric, Hello, I am sorry to hear about your recent asthma attack. However, I do have some ... | ||
| help | 8/28/2009 | Rob |
| Q: here in Venezuela there is 1967 law that says : " in the first aid kit is forbidden to have pills, ... A: In America, the laws are the same. For legal reasons, the only people that can legally give a ... | ||
| ayuda | 8/28/2009 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: here in Venezuela there is 1967 law that says : " in the first aid kit is forbidden to have pills, ... A: So nice to have a question from Venezuela! I want to address your question from a few different ... | ||
| An 'F' in the assesment | 5/21/2009 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: I was just wondering, is there an 'F' in the primary evaluation of unconscious victims? (After 'E', ... A: Nathan, Hello. First let me say that different states do have different protocols so your ... | ||
| DOA diagnosis | 12/29/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: I am very curious what would lead EMT technicians to diagnose acute pancreatitis as a cause of ... A: First let me say that I am very sorry for your loss, the loss of a child - no matter the age, is ... | ||
| Ambu bags | 11/13/2008 | Rob |
| Q: For basic life support until EMS arrives is an Ambu bag more effective than rescue breaths with a ... A: Ambu bag would work better than a face shield because you can watch the person as your giving ... | ||
| First Aid | 11/1/2008 | Rob |
| Q: Hey Rob! I am trying to begin a new college course at the college that I attend. The course would ... A: The only thing I can think of is the fact that people at church tend to be an older crowd more in ... | ||
| checking for unconscousness | 9/21/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: Could you let me know why paramedics keep forcing eyelids open of an unconsous person? They also put ... A: Wow, what an awkward situation. I am sorry that happened! The paramedic may have observed one of ... | ||
| checking for unconscousness | 9/20/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: Could you let me know why paramedics keep forcing eyelids open of an unconsous person? They also put ... A: The reason we frequently open the eyes and look in them is because we are checking for something ... | ||
| How to recognize a real emergency | 9/11/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: I have been experiencing severe anxiety since the birth of my son almost six months ago. Because of ... A: First let me answer your question, "How can I tell the difference between a true medical emergency ... | ||
| help with novel | 8/31/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: "It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party ... A: It is the policy of Emergency personel to be honest above all, but at the same time to provide the ... | ||
| help with novel | 8/31/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: "It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party ... A: 1) The only difference his age would make would be reflected in his vital signs. (Like the ... | ||
| help with novel | 8/30/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: "It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party ... A: If your front L. Passenger has sustained broken ribs, a punctured lung is a very likely result. ... | ||
| question | 6/29/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: How are you a licensed EMT, I take it that you are a EMT-B or are you an EMT-I or EMT-P. Only ... A: I am afraid you are wrong, a license is required for all levels of EMT including Basic, Intermediate ... | ||
| Follow-up/dry drowning | 6/7/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: Could you please answer another question though. You wrote this part: The Laryngeal spasms you are ... A: No I do not think you are being difficult, when you have a problem like this it is not only natural ... | ||
| Dry Drowning | 6/7/2008 | Jolean Wheeler |
| Q: this is a weird question but I hope you can help me. I just read about dry drowning and it said ... A: actually this is really quite a good question and the answer is a little technical. I first have to ... | ||
| a cpr question | 5/20/2008 | Rob |
| Q: In one rescuer CPR what is the ratio compressions to ventilations? In two rescuer CPR what is the ... A: AHA standards for 1 person CPR is 30:2, but they are changıng that soon from what İ hear. ... | ||
| BLS | 11/1/2007 | Rob |
| Q: Looking for a site for review, need to resert A: I am sorry for the delay as I had been out of town coincidently when you asked. As far as websites ... | ||
| CPR performed on self | 9/10/2007 | Rob |
| Q: I recently received an email that stated you can help yourself if you feel you are having a heart ... A: Personally, I have never heard of the Journal of General Hospital Rochester, but if I was able to ... | ||
| CPR performed on self | 9/6/2007 | Rob |
| Q: I recently received an email that stated you can help yourself if you feel you are having a heart ... A: My advice is don't believe everything you read. If you are having a "heart attack" and still able ... | ||
| cpr | 7/27/2007 | Stephen Bernhard |
| Q: can you please explain the basic cpr process to me? do you know of any free cpr classes? A: The best place to check for free or low cost CPR training would be with your local fire or rescue ... | ||
| Oxygen delivery via ambu bag | 7/14/2007 | Stephen Bernhard |
| Q: Ok my question is, are ambubags effective at delivering oxygen to the patient when used passively ... A: While I can not give demonstrable proof (such as a study on this topic that coincides with my ... | ||
| ACLS using an AED | 6/10/2007 | Rob |
| Q: I am a former ER nurse. I am not working in the ER at this time but I will be renewing my emergency ... A: According to the AHA 2007 standards you would continue to keep shocking if the AED says so. Because ... | ||
| Oxygen flow rate non-COPD | 5/4/2007 | Stephen Bernhard |
| Q: Sorry my last question should have been more detailed. I am asking about O2 flow rate during a code ... A: again, Robbie... Here, from the ECC, is another statement that may shed light in respects to ACLS ... | ||
| Oxygen flow rate (non-COPD) | 5/4/2007 | Stephen Bernhard |
| Q: How high would you normally set the O2 flowrate at for a non-COPD? Would you just titrate to the ... A: According to the 2005 Guidelines, as set by the 2005 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary ... | ||
| first aid | 10/23/2006 | Stephen Bernhard |
| Q: what is the most common cause of shock? A: This question is actually a lot more complicated than it sounds due to several factors, including ... | ||
| vomitting,anaphalaxis kits and clammy skin | 8/20/2006 | Stephen Bernhard |
| Q: What comes in an anaphalaxis kit? Why wouldn't you put a victim on their right side when they're ... A: An anaphylaxis kit typically refers to a device called an Epi-Pen, and it's associated items. An ... | ||
| Oxygen flow rate in CPR | 8/19/2006 | Stephen Bernhard |
| Q: A COPD victim is in full cardiac arrect. What is the oxygen flow rate, if any, to be administered in ... A: The whole name of the game in CPR is to administer as much oxygen as possible to the victim. The ... | ||
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Rob
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer anything that has to do with BLS including the AED as well as any ACLS questions as far as the American Heart Association is concerned. I am an RN at a University Trauma Level 1 Hospital.
Experience
I used to teach BLS, EMT, and assisted with ACLS prior to working in the hospital. I still help out with classes here and there.
Education/Credentials
Bachelors in Nursing
CPR, ACLS, ECG, EMT certified
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