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Caitlyn Armistead: CROSSING THE LINE
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Sergeant Nathan Thompson lost his leg in Afghanistan. Megan hides a secret. When they are assigned as a paramedic team, tensions flare—Nathan thinks Megan is a condescending know it all, and Megan resents a partner who might not be able to offer 100%. As they respond to calls their mutual respect grows. Then Nathan notices bruises on Megan's arms, and her excuses don't add up. The next life Nathan must save may be that of his own partner—if only she'll let him. Fast paced and easy to read'. Was so good&#...
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Caitlyn Armistead: 10 Stethoscope Tips for EMTs and Paramedics
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015. 10 Stethoscope Tips for EMTs and Paramedics. 1) Choose the right scope. Make sure you have the right tool for the job. Disposable and cheap stethoscopes are often recommended for students, but these stethoscopes have poor sound profiles. If you have young ears, a cheap scope may be good enough for government work—but if you have less-than-perfect hearing or need a full range of sounds for diagnostics, then you will need a good scope. 2) Know your scope. 3) Keep things clean.
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Caitlyn Armistead: America
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Monday, July 4, 2016. The Dreaded Vital Signs Chart. STOP THIS IS A GIMMICK. Before reading this post, please understand my motives. Regurgitation fails to provide optimal patient care. . How to Write About Rape. 1) Make certain rape fits the plot line. Writers sometimes choose to portray rape because it’s easy to get a reaction from the reader. W. Scene Safety IS Important. Visual Learning: Hs and Ts. Where are all the books? Burger Flippers Vs. Ambulance Drivers. Coping with a Bad Shift. While I reali...
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Caitlyn Armistead: Coping with a Bad Shift
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Coping with a Bad Shift. There are difficult shifts, and then there are shifts that pummel your body while shredding your heart. The public sees the lights and flashes and sparkles of EMS, but those of us in it recognize that it's not about glory or heroism. It's seeing the darker, grittier side of humanity and, oftentimes, feeling the searing pain of loss alongside those directly affected by an incident. Here are some ideas for coping:. 2) Put yourself back together. A side not...
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Caitlyn Armistead: The Dark World of Domestic Violence
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Saturday, June 20, 2015. The Dark World of Domestic Violence. Articles on OIDV are very, very rare. This one. Is well done and looks at several facets of the issue. The power. The badge. The gun. The brotherhood'. Part of that is changing the culture among police officers," said Shivas, of the state's battered women coalition. "It's not an easy thing to do. Most police officers don't think it is OK and are surely appalled to learn one of their colleagues is abusing their spouse. STOP THIS IS A GIMMICK...
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Caitlyn Armistead: Published Articles
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Articles Published in Other Sources. Paramedics Argue About Making Entry or Waiting for the Police. An Excerpt of Crossing the Line. 10 Helpful Stethoscope Tips for EMTs, Paramedics, and Students. Improving EMS Clinical Preceptorships. How to Respond to Sexual Harassment in the EMS Workplace. Duty Boots: A woman's guide to well-fit and comfortable boots. 5 Reasons EMS DOES Deserve Higher Pay. What Higher EMS Pay Requires. Coping with a Bad Shift. EMT Review (Limmer Creative). The Dreaded Vital Signs Chart.
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Caitlyn Armistead: Butterfly
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015. The butterfly hunts by day. Black and shine against lacking time. The butterfly screams by day. Scratching at the window. Shield and cover of suffering ashes. The butterfly is hung by day. Powder on your hands and your eyes. Brush your guilt away. The Dreaded Vital Signs Chart. STOP THIS IS A GIMMICK. Before reading this post, please understand my motives. Regurgitation fails to provide optimal patient care. . How to Write About Rape. Where are all the books? While I realize tha...
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Caitlyn Armistead: Visual Learning: Hs and Ts
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Thursday, September 24, 2015. Visual Learning: Hs and Ts. Signs = Hydrogen ions, acidosis. Pool of blood = hypovolemia. Big K = hyperkalemia. Little k = hypokalemia. Blue k = hypoxia. Hat and scarf = hypothermia. Candy-striped K = hypoglycemia. Offgassing T = toxins. Compressed T = tamponade (cardiac). Tilted T = tension pneumothorax. Mickey Mouse T = (ears = pulmonary thromboembolism, head = cardiac thrombosis). Labels: Tips and Tricks. The Dreaded Vital Signs Chart. How to Write About Rape. There are d...
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Caitlyn Armistead: Resources
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Http:/ www.safecallnow.org. Http:/ www.codegreencampaign.org. Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Http:/ www.fallenheroesfund.org. Http:/ www.twofeetshorter.com. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. Http:/ www.rainn.org. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Dreaded Vital Signs Chart. STOP THIS IS A GIMMICK. Before reading this post, please understand my motives. Regurgitation fails to provide optimal patient care. . How to Write About Rape. Scene Safety IS Important. Visual Learning: Hs and Ts. There are diffic...
