| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| a little confused | 10/7/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: Wilson, I currrently work for the state i hold a direct care title meaning i take care of ...
A: Sorry about the confusion. Let's see if we can't straighten things up a bit. First and foremost, ...
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| EMT study | 9/23/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: I am currently deployed and plan on going to EMT school when I return home . I am currently studing ...
A: In my current class I am using the 9th Edition of the AAOS text and I can tell you it is really ...
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| bougie intubation | 9/22/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: our service is considering adding bougies to our toolbox for difficult intubations. What I am ...
A: From your additional info I would say that this would be an awesome tool to add to your inventory. ...
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| bougie intubation | 9/21/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: our service is considering adding bougies to our toolbox for difficult intubations. What I am ...
A: Hey "Firemedic", Funny that you are asking this question because the fact is that my own department ...
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| EMT jobs | 9/18/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: My name is Kris. I'm an EMT certified medic in the Air Force. I'm stationed in FL and Im attending a ...
A: First and foremost sincere THANKS for our freedom. Having said the most important thing here, let's ...
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| EMT classes | 9/17/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: I want to take classes to get my EMT certificate to eventually become a fire fighter. I am 24 years ...
A: Hey Jeff, I would urge that you beware of any rapid EMT training courses out there; simply stated ...
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| Career opps with EMT training | 9/12/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: I was wondering if there are any other opportunities in the medical field with EMT training? A ...
A: It is indeed true. Some of my former students are living testimonies to this fact. In addition to ...
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| help with novel | 8/31/2008 | Goose |
Q: It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party they ...
A: The police, one ambulance for every two patients (unless they are in very critical condition, then ...
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| help with novel | 8/31/2008 | Goose |
Q: It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party they ...
A: Age and weight are significant factors when calculating doses of medications. Also if the patient ...
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| Help with scene in my novel | 8/30/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party they ...
A: Hey Wendy, The term "taking him down" refers to the process of RSI. Basically we knock the person ...
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| Help with scene in my novel | 8/30/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party they ...
A: Hey Wendy, Somehow the system did not alert me to your follow-up. Sorry about the delay. Anyway ...
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| help with novel | 8/30/2008 | Goose |
Q: It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party they ...
A: Prepare yourself - a thousand things happen in consecutive order during the evaluation, treatment, ...
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| Help with scene in my novel | 8/29/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: It is late one Sat night (around 12-ish). I have > four friends on their way back from a party they ...
A: I will try to help you out a bit but you need to be aware that my version of things might not match ...
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| to repeat or not to repeat... | 8/15/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: My name is Kris I,ve been a volunteer firefighter for the past 5 months in Florida. I'm in the fire ...
A: Hey Kris, First and foremost sincere thanks for what you do and for our freedom! Having said that ...
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| training paramedic | 8/12/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: I have just finished a paramedic program,had a wonderful clinical 408 hour and achieved and was ...
A: Hey Justin, Depending on where you are and where you went, you should certainly have two things ...
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| emt question | 8/5/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: My grandson is 18 yeqars old & just joined th US Coast Guard. In one year they will send him to ...
A: My deepest apologies for the delay in responding; I am afraid that I was sent out of town and had no ...
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| Becoming an EMT | 7/30/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: I'm looking to become an EMT-B soon. I'm signed up to start classes next year. I was wondering if ...
A: Hey David, Absolutely not!!! You are in the prime of your life, quite literally, and should have no ...
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| Becoming an EMT | 7/29/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: I'm looking to become an EMT-B soon. I'm signed up to start classes next year. I was wondering if ...
A: Good question....before anyone jumps into this line of work they had better know what they are ...
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| Emt Question | 7/14/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: Is it possible that I can get my Emt license while I am a Senior in High school?
A: The answer to your question actually depends on a couple of factors.... First it is up to your ...
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| gun shot wound to the shoulder | 7/13/2008 | Goose |
Q: I'm writing a piece of fiction in which one of my characters is shot through the shoulder with a ...
A: I don't normally answer questions like these, but I'll do it this once. Gunshot wound to the ...
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| EMT Driving Record | 7/11/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: I was wondering if, in the state of California, you have to have a clean driving record to become an ...
A: While I do not reside in California I feel pretty confident that my reply will hit the mark. ...
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| propofol and green urine | 7/9/2008 | Goose |
Q: Recently on a transfer, I encountered a patient who had been on a propofol (diprivan) drip for just ...
A: Interesting. Thinking back on the patients I've transported, I do remember some of which expelling ...
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| B-O-O-G-Y | 7/3/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: what does this acronym stand for?
A: Estella, Just out of curiosity, where did this come from? Where did you hear it? I ask this ...
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| Practicing as an EMT-B on Federal land | 7/1/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: With only a National Registry certification is it legal to practice as an EMT-B on federal land? ...
A: Hey Steve, Contact the registrar in your state and ask for a clarification for scopes of practice. ...
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| regina to toronto | 6/9/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: She lives in Regina she wants to move to Toront where I live but she only wants to move if she does ...
A: The transfer of credentials is completely dependent upon the laws of that state or region. I would ...
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| EMT Intermediate Training in San Diego County | 5/13/2008 | Goose |
Q: I am finishing up an EMT - B course soon and want to take an EMT - Intermediate course next..in San ...
A: American Medical Response in CA (the ambulance company) may offer an EMT-Intermediate corse. AMR is ...
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| EMT schooling question | 5/12/2008 | Scott Neu |
Q: im considering being an EMT, do you know if I have to start from basic Emt to work my way up, or can ...
A: First this is going to be Texas specific due to the fact that it could vary from state to state, ...
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| I am doing a career project for my science class!!!! | 5/6/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: 1) do you consider EMT as a scientific job??? 2)What does the job market of an EMT look like???
A: The answer to your first question is a definite and resounding YES. EMT's are a part of the medical ...
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| EMT schooling question | 4/26/2008 | Scott Neu |
Q: im considering being an EMT, do you know if I have to start from basic Emt to work my way up, or can ...
A: The following facilities provide Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) programs. Those with an asterisk ...
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| EMT schooling question | 4/25/2008 | Scott Neu |
Q: im considering being an EMT, do you know if I have to start from basic Emt to work my way up, or can ...
A: Yes you must start as an EMT-B first, you can however skip the Intermediate part and go to straight ...
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| Where else can I work? | 4/23/2008 | Scott Neu |
Q: my name is Courtney and I live in Memphis,TN. I am almost done with EMT school, and would like to ...
A: Yes, I currently work on both and ambulance as a paramedic, and in the ER at a small hospital where ...
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| Hey | 4/15/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: How old do you have to be to take the EMT courses?
A: Basically most states require that EMT's be at least 18 years of age. However some states allow ...
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| EMT question | 4/14/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: hey I am doing a research paper on the steps to become an ER doctor and whether or not that is the ...
A: While I am not a physician I can certainly attest to the incredible amount of dedication and ...
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| ER medicine | 4/14/2008 | Goose |
Q: hey! i am doing a research paper on the steps to become an ER doctor and if that is the right career ...
A: Unfortunately unless you have a personal friend of family member who is a physician, the chances of ...
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| broken wrist | 4/9/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: my right wirst is broken and i went to the er they said it needed surgey. the surgey went fine but i ...
A: Alex, The short and sweet answer is this; since you had surgery you obviously have a doctor who is ...
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| Hot cooking oil - burn | 4/5/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: my left arm was burned by hot cooking oil. It was more like it splashed on me. It has already been 4 ...
A: It is difficult to diagnose the degree (depth/severity) of a burn via the Internet. But based on ...
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| emt education locations | 3/11/2008 | Buzz |
Q: You sound very educated in the area of schooling for EMTS. My stepson lives in Santa Barbara County ...
A: Jane; EMT schooling is done through local community colleges. That is the best place to start ...
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| help! | 2/27/2008 | Buzz |
Q: Buzz. I am graduating with a BS in biology from a 4-year university. I wish to become a paramedic. ...
A: Cohri; There is no way to bypass this, and in no way should you even if you could. The basis of ...
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| EMT in California | 2/27/2008 | Buzz |
Q: Hey Buzz, I read some of your advice on the site and found it to be very helpful. Though, I've got ...
A: Ryan; San Diego County has Balboa Ambulance, AMR (American Medical response, which is in about 70 ...
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| education | 2/15/2008 | Jim Wilson |
Q: I'm an EMT certified Air Force medic and I'm hoping to go to Paramedic school one day. I was just ...
A: Hey Kristopher, Basically the answer to your question will actually depend on where you want to be ...
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