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	<description>I started his blog while in the Paramedic Class in order to share my class notes. I’ve since graduated and now hope to post regularly with articles I find interesting as well as call anecdotes and reviews. Comments always welcome.</description>
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		<title>If You Aren&#8217;t Reading, You&#8217;re Rusting!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div id="fb-root"></div>&#160; Clearly, one of the greatest threats to remaining on top of your game as a quality prehospital caregiver is that of complacency. It is just too easy to settle in to a brand of medicine that feels really comfortable and stay there. Sadly, and certainly unfortunately for your patients, it won’t be long until [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MAP as Target for Fluid Administration in Shock States</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hudson Valley Septic Shock protocols (as well as all the HV hypovolemia protocols) call for the titration of fluid (and pressors) to a systolic BP of greater than 90 mmhg. Many progressive systems are now using MAP as the target number. For example , Albany REMO calls for maintaining a MAP of &#62;65 rather [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pediatric IO Placement Landmarks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Pediatrics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I did not know this… · If the Tibial Tuberosity CANNOT be palpated the insertion site is two finger widths below the Patella (and then) medial along the flat aspect of the Tibia. (The Tibial Tuberosity can be difficult or impossible to palpate on younger patients, As patients mature the Tibial Tuberosity becomes easier to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Accidentally Inducing Hypothermia?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RH-111</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Post quoted from theemtspot.com With that thought in mind, how important should it be to keep the saline we infuse into our patients whom we want to keep warm at something close to body temperature? I hadn’t really given the question much thought until I got an email from Scott. Scott’s one of those SWAT [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pediatric Weight Estimator</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RH-111</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Pediatrics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of course you are always better off using a Broslow Tape to estimate a pediatric patient&#8217;s weight, but when faced a quick decision on pediatric dosing, two quicks tricks that I found come in handy. &#160; Method 1.  Weight= 8kg + 2kg for every year of age (eg. 1 = 10kg , 2 = 12kg) etc. Method 2. Weight = [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intranasal Medication Administration</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RH-111</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MAD Nasal Drug Delivery Device The anatomy of the nasal mucosa allows for rapid drug absorption, and its location allows drugs to be delivered directly into the bloodstream and bypass the blood-brain barrier, all without the need for establishing IV access. Bypassing the blood-brain barrier allows many drugs to more rapidly benefit the patient by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Steps of Laryngoscopy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RH-111</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Airway]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Steps of Laryngoscopy Steps of Laryngoscopy from Scott from EMCrit on Vimeo. This is a great demonstration of proper laryngoscopy. Although he uses a video scope, pay attention to the first half where he discusses proper head placement and the correct sniffing position, something sorely lacking in most paramedic classes and practice. A good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Paramedic Refresher &#8211; Diabetic Emergencies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RH-111</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Assessment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Very thorough review of diabetes and DKA from the FDNY OMA. Download here: http://db.tt/oaJ3TWrc Also see previous post &#8211;  Pediatric DKA   &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Tweet Related Posts:Pediatric Weight EstimatorCroup: the steroid sagaBasic Cardiac Arrythmias -UPDATEDGlucagon for Beta Blocker OverdoseWheezing in the Pediatric Patient]]></description>
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		<title>Great Medical Tape Holder&#8211;Product Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RH-111</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Found a great product the other day. Now I’m not big into the whole batman belt thing and all I want to carry is my stethoscope, shears, penlight and some tape (I don’t even have a pen anymore – I use EMSnotes on my droid) I manage to fit those in my pants pocket but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Use of a Bougie for ET Tube Placement</title>
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		<comments>http://www.rhmedicclass.com/index.php/use-of-a-bougie-for-et-tube-placement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RH-111</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Airway]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ideally you should have a partner. Maintain laryngoscopy until the tube is actually placed.]]></description>
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