Medic Baby 171

Well...you can't fix stupid.

--this just proves it!

How do his pupils look/react? Is it a possible overdose? Did he eat or drink anything out of the normal (maybe early allergic reaction)?

Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. When I first started it didn't matter what...I always scrubbed my hands between each call all the way up to my elbows. Now, hand sanitized will do...provided I'm not filthy.

Same way with my sheets...used to wash them on my 48 hour break, and my comforter. Finally I just got to where I would do it once a week...and shove them in my locker.

Gloves used to be worn from the time I pulled up on scene until the time I dropped my patient off at the hospital. Now, I wear gloves when there's a risk of body fluid contact.

I generally don't stop compressions while I'm intubating, however...IF and only IF I cannot visualize vocal cords properly, and cric pressure doesn't help...THEN I will stop compressions. I stop compressions as a last resort.

On Duty:

2 ink pens (1 for pt and 1 for me)

pen light

ID badge/certifications

trauma sheers

mini field guide

stethoscope

radio

pager

Off duty/in vehicle:

turnout gear

stethoscope

blood pressure cuff

benadryl & pain reliever

some small bandages & band-aids