harleymedic

I need some info. I am a full time paramedic that was just diagnosed with Parsonage-Turner Syndrome. I just spent 16 days in the hospital (which obviously sucked). I was wondering if anyone has had any dealings with this syndrome and if so any tips on faster recovery. My phrenic nerve has been affected and now my diaphram is paralyzed along with muscles in both shoulders. And now I am obviously unable to work 'til fully healed, which I have learned could be 3-5 years. So anyone with tips would be great. Oh, and yes I am doing PT every other day and on my own at home and staying as active as possible. Thanks in advance!!!!

Ok, I've got another. Same "newbie" but he is now an EMT-I. On the scene of a code blue the senior medic applies the cardiac monitor and confirms asystole in 2 leads and by the way some lividity is noticed by all...or so it is thought. So the "newbie" says to the senior medic "Do you want me to get a blood sugar?" The only answer was a look that clearly stated "are you serious?" Boy, I hope this "newbie" isn't a member here.

How about the off going crew walking out the door laughing saying "Have fun!!"

We live in a small town and we got a call to a place we have been many times. About 5 of us showed up plus PD. The senior medic started talking to the patient who has "chronic" neck and back pain. The pt is about equal to 2 of us in size, about 325 and 6'3" tall and she is lying on the couch. So the senior medic is trying to convince the pt to move to the cot herself. Oh, by the way, did I mention the house smelt nasty. So the senior medic takes a step closer to the couch and her foot goes under the couch a little and she feels a vibrating sensation. She asks the pt "Oh is this one of those new vibrating...uh ooh my!" As she looks down she sees the vibrator that her foot turned on. The patient states this is for her neck. One of the other newbies begins to gag and runs outside. I follow him as if to assist him but I just couldn't hold in the laughter anymore and I totally lost it outside as the newbie is continuing to gag. Well, it's been about 5 years and the newbie still gets crap about it...from all of us!!!