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Assembly Line
Many years ago, I worked on assembly lines in factories. Â I put together and or packaged everything from Christmas Tree stands and door knobs to fast food store deli sandwiches and grocery store beef ribs. The key to the assembly line was to go a little bit faster than you were comfortable going. Â You had […]
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Antonia
Mother and Son
After just reading this story, I am shocked. To be there must had been terrifying... very sad....
2018-06-12 12:19:49
Mother and Son
After just reading this story, I am shocked. To be there must had been terrifying... very sad....
2018-06-12 12:19:49
Paul Michael
Diploma
"Once I did a transport out of a correctional facility for a man with no legs. They still had to put the chains on." LMAO! I always look forward to your stories; they're so vivid! Stay safe! My Best, ~PM
2018-05-10 17:50:25
Diploma
"Once I did a transport out of a correctional facility for a man with no legs. They still had to put the chains on." LMAO! I always look forward to your stories; they're so vivid! Stay safe! My Best, ~PM
2018-05-10 17:50:25
Bill O'Neill
Naloxone’s Effect on Opioid Use
"Narcan parties". That's a new one. We have had several people walk into the local pharmacies, go into the bathroom, shoot up or snort it and then OD all because they know that the appropriate actions will be taken to revive them as the drug is right there on scene already. This is their safe…
2018-05-02 12:49:52
Naloxone’s Effect on Opioid Use
"Narcan parties". That's a new one. We have had several people walk into the local pharmacies, go into the bathroom, shoot up or snort it and then OD all because they know that the appropriate actions will be taken to revive them as the drug is right there on scene already. This is their safe…
2018-05-02 12:49:52
Ashley W
INSIDE LOOK AT LIFE AS AN EMT
Hey Peter! I've been following your blog for a college class this year, and I'm a huge fan. Coming from a family of EMT's, Medics, and PHRN's, you write like they are telling me about their day. My dad, especially. Many of the things that you have written about we experience on the daily here…
2018-04-27 04:10:47
INSIDE LOOK AT LIFE AS AN EMT
Hey Peter! I've been following your blog for a college class this year, and I'm a huge fan. Coming from a family of EMT's, Medics, and PHRN's, you write like they are telling me about their day. My dad, especially. Many of the things that you have written about we experience on the daily here…
2018-04-27 04:10:47
Simon
Rescue Breaths or Compressions in Overdose?
The one plan guideline is too simplistic. By definition od has a hypoxic etiology and therefore vents are indicated but the issue for me is that cpr of bls trained people are not actually "trained" ventilation practitioners and shouldn't be considered qualified in suspected ohca to safely deliver them.
2018-04-25 10:26:25
Rescue Breaths or Compressions in Overdose?
The one plan guideline is too simplistic. By definition od has a hypoxic etiology and therefore vents are indicated but the issue for me is that cpr of bls trained people are not actually "trained" ventilation practitioners and shouldn't be considered qualified in suspected ohca to safely deliver them.
2018-04-25 10:26:25
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