EMT

EMT

STARofLIFE

Union County, NJ

Male, 24

I have been a certified Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) for over 6 years. I am the true "first responder" and have been dispatched to over 1,000 calls including medical, trauma, and psychiatric emergencies. How do I handle the stress and what goes on in my mind when YOUR life is on the line? Find out by asking me anything!

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Last Answer on May 17, 2012

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Are EMT's allowed to give patients medications enroute to the hospital?

Asked by gordon over 12 years ago

 

Hi there!
Which step in emergency management of cardiac arrest has the greatest mortality benefit? (Quality chest compressions? Early defibrillation? Rescue Breaths? Fluid Resuscitation)
Thanks!

Asked by Josh over 8 years ago

 

If you have a conscious and competent patient who refuses to give consent for treatment how do you get consent ? 1. From a family member 2. From authorities 3. From the court 4. From past psychology documents

Asked by Mike almost 4 years ago

 

Arrive to trauma scene get a radial pulse of 100 strong your partner gets 48/34 bp what should you do? 1. Accept the reading 2. Suspect it and retake it 3. Ask your partner to retake it after 15 minutes 4. Treat for hypertension

Asked by Mike almost 4 years ago

 

What are the steps to become an EMT? Like do I have to go to college? Medical school? Do I take a course in a program to become an EMT and then take the test to see if I pass?

Asked by Samantha over 8 years ago

 

how many dumb calls and false alarms do you have to respond to?

Asked by Jake over 6 years ago

 

Do you get to choose who you drive with? My husband and I both want to become EMT's and we're wondering if we could work together.

Asked by Melissa about 12 years ago