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There's no limit to the number of providers on this bus. If you are ALS of any level or state, then jump on. Lets trade tips, tricks, & other info. See ya on the street!

Members: 201
Created By: Vernon D. Wilson
Latest Activity: May 3

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Tricks of the trade
6 Replies

Ok hot-shots. Here is your chance. Tell your storry of tht one time where you just had this wild idea that worked...You know, the one abotu how to restrain a 300lb body builder with nothing but a t... Continue

Tagged: secrete, tricks

Started by Chris Turner. Last reply by Annette May 3.

Regional PCI for STEMI
8 Replies

Sorry about that everyone! I meant to start a discussion but I clicked on the wrong link and sent a message to everyone in the group instead. There was an excellent "webinar" (web based seminar) ho... Continue

Started by Tom. Last reply by Bill Heizer F/F E.M/T.-P May 1.

IO vs IV in a code setting?
14 Replies

I have recently found that establishing an IO is so much faster than an IV in a code setting. You are not in the way of compressions in tight places. It flows great and it does not get tangled up w... Continue

Started by Roy Monson. Last reply by Annette Apr 19.

To Tube, Or Not To Tube? That Is The Question.
21 Replies

Ok, big one here. Do you see us as medics still being able to intubate in the future? Alot of docs out there are against medics intubating. Even the new AHA ACLS guidelines say if you get good vent... Continue

Tagged: intubation, intubate, als

Started by Matt Stone. Last reply by Annette Apr 19.

Needed: Powerpoint Lectures

I am planning on becoming an EMSI here in a few years an I am also going to start the lead some EMS training at my FD very soon. I'm looking to get ANY and ALL powerpoint lectures I can. I have a f... Continue

Tagged: picture, powerpoint, teach, lecture, emsi

Started by Chris Turner Feb 21

Test Prep
3 Replies

Can anybody out there recommend a good study guide for the NREMT-P written exam?

Started by Matt Stone. Last reply by Stephanie Goddard Feb 14.

Back To The Future
1 Reply

OK...What kind of things do you foresee or would like to see come to EMS in the near or distant future? Or what things about our career do you not want to ever see ceome around. I have some ideas, ... Continue

Tagged: future, ems

Started by Chris Turner. Last reply by Bill Heizer F/F E.M/T.-P Feb 5.

Ford vs Sprinter
5 Replies

Wake to a new World where the transmission is the thing and the engine is fuel efficient. Ford trucks are designed to have big fuel guzzling engines. Mercedes designed the Sprinter to be a fuel eff... Continue

Started by Peter M. Ackermann. Last reply by mikiemedic Nov. 23, 2007.

helicopters??
30 Replies

OK. so i'm curious. what makes you want to call for an aircraft? when i was a ground provider, you'd have to show me a loop of your own bowel or be broken in many places in order for me to call fo... Continue

Tagged: als, helicopter

Started by Angie Aug. 27, 2007

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