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Marcus LaBarbera

U.S.

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I am available to answer most questions related to: first aid, pre- hospital medicine, EMT and Paramedic questions, medical transport, critical care transport, ICU/CCU care, sedation, and medicine in general.

Experience in the area

I have worked as a NYS Paramedic since 1993 for both community based ambulance companies and large commercial agencies. I Have experience as bike team commander, and shift supervisor for a commercial ambulance. As a member of the Disaster team I was deployed to Louisiana for 20 days following hurricane Katrina. I worked along side the county Haz-Mat team as a "Tox-Medic" with advanced training in treating injuries from chemical agents. Besides my experience on the on the ambulance I have worked in a number of hospital based offices including dialysis and a sleep lab.

Education/Credentials

I started my EMS career as a NYS CFR (Certified First Responder)in 1989, an EMT in 1991, a Paramedic since 1993, and a CCU transport paramedic since 2005. I currently hold certification as a: NYS Paramedic, Critical Care Transport Paramedic, ACLS/CPR/PALS certified. Advanced Haz-Mat Life Support certified (AHLS). In the past I have taught CPR and ACLS to my coworkers and the local community.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
raz	05/19/12	10	10	10
Aaron	05/17/12	10	10	10	Thank you
Meagan	05/17/12	10	10	10	Thank you so much! I will definitely .....
Cora	05/14/12	10	10	10	Dear Marc, THANK YOU for such an .....
Lisa	05/14/12	10	10	10	I appreciate your prompt feedback. I will .....

Recent Answers from Marcus LaBarbera

2012-05-18 anaphylactic shock first aid:

Hello Raz, There are a few levels of shock caused by an allergen, the most serious is actual "anaphylactic" shock which usually causes profound weakness, cold sweats, nausea vomiting and diarrhea. There

2012-05-15 Gunshot wound:

Hello Aaron, The patient would most likely be sent to the Trauma bay off the main emergency department. The ambulance/ or helicopter would call ahead to have a trauma OR set up and specialized trauma

2012-05-15 Paramedics:

Hello Megan, When I have a patient who has a fear (of anything) I usually tell them "fear is almost always fear of the unknown".. once you gain the knowledge of what to expect fear diminishes too. If

2012-05-14 Writing research: 2 gunshot wounds and katana cut:

Hello again Cora, The gun shot to the right shoulder would likely collapse the Right lung (which by the way is the larger of the two lungs and pretty much the primary lung. The injury would cause extreme

2012-05-14 thumb:

Hello Lisa, I would suggest keeping it moist with antibiotic ointment and keep it lightly wrapped (more for padding than anything). These types of injuries take time to heal. I would expect it to be

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