[quote name='XchikaXchikaX']usually things get lodged at the top portion of the trachea, but not always. field trach's are really risky to do. if the person is in respiratory arrest, they're more or less fukt. there's the heimlick maneuver which is also called abdominal thrusts (Mr. Hemlich patented and copyrighted the term Heimlich Maneuver). that can help if they're choking.[/quote]
Yeah, obviously the Heimlich would be the first step, but my question presumes that abdominal thrusts were ineffective.
Okay, that's what I figured.. At the moment I'm looking into EMT service on account that to be the Unit Assistant (in orthopedics) you've got to go through a Nursing Assistant course, and even then apparently it's kind of a secretary job. I'd like to be in on the action, albeit not on the ambulance, but rather in the ER.
Do hospitals usually offer tuition reimbursement?
[quote name='Eviltude']Hex, what was the point in asking that, if you don't mind me asking? :lol:
Just seems like an odd question.
I'm so happy it's the weekend
![Big grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
.[/quote]
I read most of a textbook on ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) last night. It just came to me when I woke up, I guess. :lol: