Any advice for a new emt-b, how do you treat someone has high or low blood pressure in an ambulance as an emt-?
I’m very new, so very nervous.. I’ve been doing good so far but I get kinda nervous, second guess myself on the cares I give or should have gave. I work mostly non emergent runs for private company.. Any advice anyone could give me to boost confidence.. kinda like what as an emt-b I should pay particular attention too. And the treatments.. I refuse to not give my pt the care they deserve, I really want to succeed in this field.. Any tips on how to get vitals on elderlys faster while moving in an ambulance… Please serious answers…
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Well, B/P’s are one of the most basic and essential of the vital signs. So it is important to get one as quickly and as accurately as possible. One trick is to palp the pulse before placing your scope. Do this by pressing firmly on anterior part of the elbow and it will be found 1-4 cm from the mid-line of the elbow towards the body. Keep in mind that the pulse will likely vary from person to person. Most importantly remember your ABC (airway, breathing, circulation). What state are you in. Levels of training vary too.
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