I am both a paramedic and a RN. My passion is paramedic, that's where I can make a real difference. Nurses have the luxury of good lighting, security, patients in beds and doctors to call on. Paramedics work in conditions that are affected by weather, road conditions, other people, ani...
A paramedic is generally the most advanced emergency medical technician available, except in cases where a licensed physician may accompany a vehicle, as is the case with some emergency air rescues. Paramedics may engage in cardiac monitoring, resuscitation, less-restricted drug administration, and oth...
In close to half of all flights, there’s a doctor, nurse, or paramedic on board to help as a volunteer, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Often, they’ll assess a sick passenger and weigh in with their recommendations. And they might administer trea...
I had zero risk factors for HTN (like smoking, drugs, history, heart trouble, etc) and they never looked for Conn's. I had suggested it but they always blew me off. Don't disregard a low potassium if there is no reason to have a low one (like on diuretics). I was on five ...
I am both a paramedic and a RN. My passion is paramedic, that's where I can make a real difference. Nurses have the luxury of good lighting, security, patients in beds and doctors to call on. Paramedics work in conditions that are affected by weather, road conditions, other people, ani...