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I take it off as to not scare the elderly. It is part of protocol although it is not strictly enforced. I wear mine in the back because our roads are bad and our drivers are worse. I got tired of banging my head on the inside of the box. The helmet is light and after a while I have become quite used to it.

I wear my helmet on every call.

Welcome to the city. I have already enjoyed your comments. You know why Medics really love EMT's? CAuse they don't lilke carrying their own bags It is good to have you.

I am from Texas and my grammar sits on the porch in her rocking chair.

Here is a thread where PERCOM is discussed and includes a rare an possibly unprecedented comment by the program director. http://www.emtcity.com/topic/18755-training-with-percom/?p=245827 I highly recommend the program. PM me if you would like more information.

I was in OR a couple of weeks ago and the surgeon tells the new guy, "Hold that instrument like a surgeon not a gynecologist". I don't know why but I thought it was pretty darn funny

There is another factor that is important. Not every EMS official is objective, fair, or devoid of a personal agenda. If the supervisor has a burr under his saddle and a agenda to promote, public discussions of this nature could be an intimidation tool but they could also offer protection as everyone would see what he/she is doing.

Amen

He who owes nothing, has nothing

Are any of these what you are looking for? Patient transfer Sheets. Or this? http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/patient-transfer-sheets.html

I saw a TV report that was truly intriguing and after a quick internet search found that several countries have anonymous drop off boxes for mothers to drop off unwanted babies. The Unwanted baby drop boxes in Germany are pretty neat. The drop off box opens to the outside and looks like a package size mailbox. Babyklappe video here. When the door closes a heat lamp comes on and an alarm goes off inside the hospital so the medical staff can retrieve the baby. It seems organized and humane except for the abandoning part. Similar baby collection systems have been implemented in Russia and South Korea. In the US mothers can drop babies off at hospitals, police stations and fire stations depending on the state of residence. The UN has criticized this practice which seems odd, Isn't their philosophy "It takes a village to raise a child" as drawn from a ancient African proverb. This brings a lot of thoughts to mind. Is this just an optimization of a practice that has been accepted worldwide for a long time? Has society become too disposable and Self-centered? Do we do the same with seniors? Is this a good alternative to abortion therefore protecting the sanctity of life? Is this a result of socialized healthcare systems? What are your thoughts?

I roll with a kit that is pretty similar to the OP, only not that nice. I only carry shears, multi-tool pocket knife and pulse ox on my belt. I have tape on my stethoscope and 2" roll of saran wrap on a carabiner.

Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Its off to work we go http://youtu.be/OeEZCu9GTVg

I had a patient that was just like that. We picked him up at a dialysis clinic.

A true American hero and a legend in his own right. I have always loved some of the things he said. "Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy" "True courage is being afraid, and going ahead and doing your job anyhow, that's what courage is" "When placed in command - take charge" "Do what is right, not what you think high headquarters wants or what you think will make you look good" I loved his sense of humor "As far as Saddam Hussein being a great military strategist, he is neither a strategist, nor is he schooled in the operational arts, nor is he a tactician, nor is he a general, nor is he a soldier. Other than that, he's a great military man, I want you to know that." "Going to war without France is like going hunting without an accordion." Prayers and condolences to his family.

Sounds like a life of inconvenience for a while longer. I am praying that all will get better soon.

Wouldn't be prudent. http://youtu.be/4fTl-2YzZMI

The family is fine and the baby is beautiful, well as beautiful as he can be. All babies look like aliens when they are born. It is crazy that they are bald wrinkled and toothless but precious none the less. He is the first great-nephew. I have been promoted to near paragod status for my future telling skills. Two weeks ago a prognosticated the day and time of birth and only missed it by 2 minutes so I get to answer all the questions mom has. Thank goodness for the internet! Dad is going back to work so I get to handle the PKU and initial vaccines, just the stuff I love to do. I don't know about the 100,00 friends buying the book. All my friends are tightwad mooches that will try and borrow mine but I will give it a shot! Thanks for getting me through labor and your interest in the fam.

I liked the supervisor quite a bit, he was a nice older gentleman that had been a medic longer than I have been alive, and "I ain't no spring chicken". He also ran a tight ship, reviewed every run himself and often showed up at the scene to help. I thought he turned the situation into a teaching moment he was also quite fair. The medic wasn't happy that I was in the room and was irritated I didn't make a bigger effort to cover. I thought it went well. In fact I have integrated a "post-run" debriefing into my MO; What did we do well? What could we have done better? What did we screw the pooch on? . That sort of thing

I was on a run once, as a student, where ACLS protocol was dangerously not followed. When we got to the station the supervisor was waiting for us and gave the medic the right act over the mistake. The supervisor asked me what I had seen. I tried to play dumb by saying something like "I am just a Basic" I don't know all that ALS cardiac stuff. This approach did not fly. Although I was not held responsible it was made abundantly clear that I had failed in getting what was best for my patient. As a student there were no consecuences. The supervisor might have been a little heavy handed but he got his point across. We work as a team so our patient can get the best care possible. The medic got in trouble and I learned a lesson. I am my patients advocate. Even if it puts me in "hinky" situations I would rather not be in.

Brandon, Congratulations on finishing EMT! IT is good to have you here. I will be looking forward to your input and oppnions. Welcome

I just read your book while waiting for a niece to have a baby. People at the hospital thought I was a crazy guy laughing alone. It is really funny but is touching on a deeper level because I can relate to so many of the scenarios. Great read.

I downloaded this book on my Kindle for $1.99

This is not a book but it is a free introduction to physiology. https://www.coursera.org/course/humanphysio

This is a terrible tragedy perpetrated by an arsonist and murderer. Prayers and condolences to the families and co-workers.