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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in a case of something exploding in a persons hand and the hand is badly mangled/blown apart, but there was no bleeding. Should a tourniquet be used? And if so, how do we know how tight to make it?

Asked by 2bshoshana over 5 years ago

 

Would a person who did not have any overdose from any drug be given Narcan for any reason when emts arrive on sceen thinking this was an overdose but the victim did not take a drug to overdose

Asked by Liz over 4 years ago

 

What is the name of the law where a paid town emt can't work for the same volunteer town ems

Asked by Kim over 11 years ago

 

I am looking into being an EMT. I am 18 years old. I have Non Epileptic Seizures and cannot drive, but I really want to work in an ambulance and answer calls. I live in Utah. Is this possible?

Asked by Morgan almost 4 years ago

 

Can a person who went into cardiac arrest caused by copd ,but is receiving cpr and ventilation from the bag , still get brain damage? Or would this prevent brain damage?

Asked by Lauren almost 8 years ago

 

Suppose you respond to a call where an infant (approximately 1 year old) is reported as having a seizure. What protocals do you follow? And how would you transport the infant to your ambulance? Many thanks.

Asked by FactChecker almost 11 years ago

 

I am helping my folks clean and organize their house. How much clearance "egress" is needed for landing at the top and bottom of stairs to safely help someone out of a house?

Asked by OLA about 4 years ago