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Even though I agree with spenac about the topic being beaten to death, I'll drop a line anyway. Simply remember when you see a medic perform this type of behavior, it is simply their way of trying to justify their own inabilities. Most of those that I've seen do this kind of crap, aren't worth a s*#t themselves, and would'nt be a "wart" on a real medic's arse. Just look over it, because they won't last in the business. I'm sure all the veteran medics like me will tell you; "people like that come and go all the time". As Dust put it........Education is the only answer.

Tattoos are statistically correlated with increased health risks, lower income, lower education, smoking, drinking, substance abuse, promiscuity, self-destructive behaviour, low self esteem, non-conformism and rebellion, an inability to resist peer pressure, psychopathology, and a laundry list of personality disorders. Why would I want to hire this person? I thought these were prerequisites for employment in EMS.....lol I do have a "tat" of an eagle on my left arm, and have regreted it over the years, but for the most part could really care less. However, the pics Marty showed us are definately ones to avoid. The person wearing the Hitler tat should be shot in the head. I'd love to be the trigger man, if I knew I could get by with it. :twisted:

Interesting thread. Nice to see the salary differences. Well I guess I'm in the "crap" area of South Carolina. I work for a County system, very rural, still doing 24-48's, and making $14.82 hr, w/ of course time and a half for over time. However, I'm turning a little grey, so I like only running a few calls per shift. We have currently not broken 4000 for the year yet. So, I can't complain too much. Plus, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and fishing on my days off. That is, if my "little" business I own permits.

Where? :twisted:

Good volume.....Hmmmmmm 30 bpm.....Hmmmmmmm I'm guessing to start with High flow 02 via NRB if that's one of you're answers. In reality, 4Lpm via can would suffice, but Registry Basic likes the High flow NRB answers. I'm in agreement with one of the prior posts. Kind've hard to justify bagging under those circumstances. Remember to keep it simple, and work you're way up. I may be wrong, but seems you are answering too aggressive. Good luck!

You got me that time Richard.....lol

Please, please, please...... I cannot see where an apology is required. All I saw was one (1) simple type-o. Yes the spellcheck is there, and try to use it. But, last I checked it is optional. Either make the spellcheck a mandatory software program prior to posting or, let's concentrate our spellcheck focus on those clowns that really deserve it. Ok. I voiced an opinion. Now, let's begin with slamming me....

[sup:def1a7c8b0]OKAY, I have to disagree, I was thumbing thru this post. Im Sorry.... I have saved my medic's butt so many times because he didn't catch something during report. I even take report for my medic. We work as a team and at ALL times he treats me as an equal. He teaches me what I don't know and I teach him things he doesn't know.[/sup:def1a7c8b0] Now, I've heard everything. I agree that a partner should be treated as a part of the team as often as possible. But, in this case there is definately a refusal of acceptance to one's limitations. You may be able to teach "your" medic something he does not know, but let me assure you that it can not be anything concerning patient care issues. At this point, "your" paramedic is spoiling you to the degree, that in your mind you feel you are already to the paramedic level, and feel no need for furthering yourself and your career to obtaining the paramedic credentials. If my hunch is correct, you are living in a fantasy world, that can only lead to a patient suffering the benefits and experience of a "REAL" Paramedic. Please do not take my commentary as insulting. Anyone here that has come to know me will tell you that I am anything but insulting or critical of choices people make. However, you unfortunately need to be brought back to reality and a functional state of mind.

I am sorry that you feel the "bashing effect". I too initially sensed this, but after thorough in depth investigation into the commentary, I found that there is so much insight and intelligence that can be held in your finger tips. A perfect example, would be the post made above by Dustdevil. This is experience and education in the field at it's best. And, there are so many more here that are trying to bring the profession to new levels. I feel that is sometimes easy for a new person to the business, to overreact receiving constructive criticizm. This is due to the "hometown hero effect". So many come out of school thinking they are new heroes that will change the world. Maybe, and I do say maybe, a "lighter" style of verbage should be transpired in a few instances, but as a whole I would say that newbies, basics, volunteers, etc., should remain calm and as I was told to do, Think outside the box. Well, if I wasn't already doing that, I wouldn't devote time to the city, and educating our public. Remember that there is no one out here smarter than the other, just sometimes more "experienced". Life is nothing more than experiences. Either you soak up all you can, and this includes education, or you watch it slip through your years of life without grasping all you can. Again, I am very sorry that you have been offended in any way, and I would hope that you reconsider your thoughts of leaving. I commend your volunteering, and wish you all the best in your career choices. Based on some of your previous posts that I've read, if you left you would be seriously missed, and someone somewhere here would eventually be deprived of your experiences that may supplement their career.

This will be fun to watch, and see the aftermath!

This is a sad but true reality. There are those exceptions where the entire agency is dedicated, "friend worthy" professionals. But, unfortunately alot of times you are gonna find the bitching and backstabbing anywhere you go. I too have seen alot of it, and it does seem more active within EMS. I wish I could give you an answer. All I can say, is that backstabbers are those that are too ignorant to conduct a face to face insult. Just try to look over as much as you can, get your medic, and then move on. No, all of us medics do not act like the obviously know-it-all paragods, that you are being subjected to. They must have got their a** kicked alot in high school. :wink:

Dust, I believe based on how my statement was written, it may have been taken out of intended context. What I was meaning is simple, If our problems were only those that are listed in my commentary, we could have already corrected them by eliminating volunteers, eliminating any other credential, other than that of paramedic and above, and mandating federal educational requirements for ems professionals, other than National Registry, which is a "joke" in itself, especially in South Carolina. Yes, you're right, based on my written content, I probably did make an idiotic "initial" statement. But, from what I've seen, it is not the most ignorant at this city, and this you already know.

aussiephil, that was a very good "keep it real" response. Although, I do hold a degree, that is business related, and not in science, I keep seeing post after post about higher and higher education levels. While I do agree, that there should be a high standard of training, and that's what it is "training", I find that some people are taking it too far. Based on "some" of the posts I've read, some medics seem to have a feeling that they should have the ultimate power in decision making healthcare providing. If this would be the case, why call a report to the ER, why not call directly to the floor and admit your own patients. Why would I want a Bachelor's Degree in Science, to memorize dosages, or to calculate drip rates? If you don't know it when you come out of medic school, you've got issues. We are not doctors. Yep, the degree helps pay in "some" agencies, but until there is more governmental influence at the Federal level, the pay can only go so far. And, until you put M.D. after your paramedic title, med control physicians are only gonna allow so much, to be put in a paramedic's standing orders. So, at least for now I wished we could focus on the issue of applying pressure on our governments to bring a "standard" to the business. EMS is a really simple process, treat life threatening, and transport. All the in between is ok to further your assessment skills, and to gain a further knowledge of the medical conditions that some individuals face. We are forever preached to about ABCs, that's because this is the "primary" issue for EMS providers. Some where along the lines, some people lose sight of our objective, and try to be field doctors. Remember, that no matter the condition of the patient, we are only equipped to treat so much. And, trying to "overdiagnose" certain conditions, may make you look good in front of the doc while you're giving a report, but you as the medic did not intervene on the treatment required. That's because your truck is not equipped (and never will be) for conditions that are gonna require long term care for the patient in most cases. I do also believe in the fact that the different levels, such as basic and intermediate have their place, as does voluteers in "certain" remote locations, and certain conditions. There will "never" be a situation that we as paid medics will ever be able to be everywhere all of the time. Citizens in this country and abroad need to have someone that can be there for them in their time of crisis. We as EMS, would love for that to be us, but it just can't be that way. They could never manufacture enough ambulances, or hire enough people. As long as we are in healthcare, we must have help from somewhere. Please don't misunderstand me. I would never belittle our profession. But, I assure the answers we're looking for is not in eliminating EMTs or volunteers, or even higher education. If, and I do say "if" that were the case, our problems would have already been solved.

akflightmedic, has posted a great response, and so far brings a better since of reality to the situation. The post concerning protocols is also good. I have faced similar situations, but in this particular one, I would keep mommy's visual line of sight away from the children if possible, so not to further aggravate the respiratory issue, keep boarding her stating "the children are being loaded as we speak". I don't worry about being a defendant if someone is possibly gonna die. Besides, we're medics. If someone sues us and actually wins, what they gonna get? All they would get from me, is a direction to the line where the rest of the bill collectors are standing. :wink: