It looks as though some things need to be cleared up on my post. I got into this field because I wanted to be able to help those that cant help themselves in the time of need. I lost my husband because, I didnt know how to help him if at all. Now my experience is not as lengthy as some would like; but I give it my best shot to do the best care with the training I have.
Now for some of the issues at hand. First of all, there were no ALS available that night. And I never meant to say I undermined the seriousness of the call. As always I take all our calls very serious, this is not a game to me. As far as the pats on the back; my partners knew how hard I worked on this call, and they knew how scared I was for that child, thats why they patted me on my back. Back at the station, they knew how new I was at this, and never let me forget what the big picture is, and gave me a few pointers afterwards. Although I understood the reply posts, were not meant to beat me up, they sounded harsh. And yes, I did have the patient on O2 with a NRB. Now for the monitor, I merely wanted to get a strip for the ER. And no, I am not a medic, but have aspirations to become one. But after reading these posts, maybe I need to rethink this.