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    9 Things I Hate About Everyone

    in Funny Stuff

    Posted

    thats some good stuff right there..

    on another note, 8 has THE coolest avatar..EVER! lol

    Thanks t_Pritchard06. Some people don't like him 'cause they say he gives them a headache. I like him. He's a pill (a capsule)...just kinda hangin' out and lookin' for a place to happen... I think he's cool... :D

    xoxo

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    City vs. Town

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    Hmmm....I kinda do both. Personally, I would try to get the City job if I were you. You see a lot, but as Dust said, you are close enough to most hospitals and resources that even though you can have some pretty hairy deals, they are somewhat short-lived.

    Rural....as mentioned...do not do as a newbie. When I work in the country/county, there are times that my calls take 2 hours EACH. Only a very small portion of that is response time and time on scene. The rest of it is spent en-route to the hospital with the patient. Meaning, you'd better be comfortable being in the back of that ambulance with that patient who is VERY pre-code looking or that you may have already had to tube, or going down the tubes...whatever the case may be. There's no calling for help. You're it. Sink or swim. Not a position I'd want to ever be in if I was new. Trust me. It's scared the crap out of me a time or two. Get some experience and then move to an area that's more challenging. You'll enjoy it more because you will feel more in control, and you will be better at your job in the long run. Just my advice...

    xoxo

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    Techno-scope

    in Equiqment and Apparatus

    Posted

    Meh...no thanks. I don't have time for crap like this...and no...I'm not trying to be difficult or arrogant. I just don't like "stuff". I'm not a fan of ANYONE relying on things like this to assess their patient. I'm sure someone had good intentions, but I'd rather not mess with any of this. I'll take my 12 lead and a thorough assessment (which like someone already said....we're going to do anyway, regardless of what anyone thinks they found with this contraption.)

    :roll:

    xoxo

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    this is why im doing this...

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    YAYY!! Way to go! You already have my vote for EMT of the month...even though you aren't yet...just because your mind is on the right track to having all the stuff it takes to be great! I'm a big fan of learning, as is Dust and Rid and many others on here. You will see and hear us preach about it constantly. I must say, I'm impressed with your attitude right off the bat...and at 18 none-the-less.

    I think you're going to do a fine job...just keep that attitude going and there are no limits to your abilities or accomplishments. NEVER stop learning. Don't just perform skills; find out why, and then go one step further and look up something strange you ran across...learn about it, use the information to expand your knowledge and understanding of medicine.

    Best of luck!

    xoxo :wink:

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    The Person Below Me

    in Funny Stuff

    Posted

    Nope...Naked all the way baby!!!! Heck, I don't even like to put my clothes on after I'm done showering!

    TPBM likes to roll themselves in corn syrup and then in brown sugar and offer themselves as a treat! :shock:

    xoxo

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    PCP's calling themselves paramedics....

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    Why is everyone so hung up on titles? No matter if you call them Paramedic or basic, the public sees you brought the squad, and are taking them to a hospital. They dont give a crap, so why should we?

    Oh, and side note, considering the ACP and PCP programs are both more in depth and longer then the amercian EMT-P program, should either really call themselves paramedic? Kind of like a MD calling themselves an orderly...Should amercian EMT-P's call themselves paramedics?

    Guess what, who cares.

    We are all EMS, do the same overall job, and are viewed by our clients equally. You know your job, go do it, and try debating something more intellectually stimulating than this crap.

    PRPG

    Thank you, PRPG. Geez...I understand the point and the difference...but like PRPG said, does it really matter? As long as you do your job, under your title and your scope of practice, and you do it well...we all have the same goal here (or we should) and that is to provide a high level of excellent patient care (including driving their arses there :lol: ) Everyone's job in this business is important in some way.

    Like Dust said....it all boils down to EDUCATION! Understand what you are doing...further your education and skills not by title only but because you actually know what the hell you are doing. Just because you are a Paramedic doesn't mean you know what the hell you are doing. Yes...you should...but please!!!! :roll: We've all run across Medics that should be basics or nothing at all...and Basics that should be Medics. What separates them is definitely NOT the title...it's the education and how seriously they take their job and responsibilities as being emergency caregivers. If we are to ever be taken as seriously as so many of us deserve, we've got to get over these stupid bitch sessions and pissing matches that we so often do amongst ourselves, and realize that education and learning are the keys to our success. Then, let's put all that knowledge in motion and to good use and PROVE our worth. The public doesn't really care if you are an EMT, a PCP, or a Paramedic. They only care that when you take their loved one, child, etc., away in your truck, that you are going to take care of them, make them comfortable, help them breathe again, and they are going to return home safely. Essentially...they just want us to do our job.

    :roll: GOOOOOOOOOOOSSSHHHHHHHHHHH....AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH....(with full Napoleon Dynamite tones!) LMFAO!

    xoxoxo :wink:

    Luv,

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    PSD

    in Education and Training

    Posted

    Not to mention that not every fx results in swelling or discoloration (or even pain for that matter). I have seen sprained ankles the size of softballs with ecchymosis you wouldn't believe. I've seen pts with fxs that you couldn't even tell were injured. They came in because of pain when the were bearing weight.

    Riiiiight...What DOC said. I have seen many situations where I suspected fractures, but there were no obvious signs. And then, sure enough, right there on the x-rays... There doesn't have to be swelling, deformity or the like for the fracture to be present. Duh... Once again, we have to take off the blinders...guys...

    xoxoxo :wink:

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    Severe Burnout

    in Burnout, Stress, & Health

    Posted

    Unfortunately, I do not have much to add. Everyone is right on target and gave great advice. I feel your pain, hon...I went through a few tough times myself, although I do have to admit it sounds like you are going through much much more than I ever have. Please remember we are here to listen, but you DO need to talk to someone professionally. Thank you for realizing that there is a problem. You can help a million people, but in the end, your happiness is what is important. Please don't ignore the warning signs of depression and helplessness you are feeling. I want you to be happy, healthy and safe. Please don't let it get to the point where it continues to affect your family and health to the point of no return. After all....you are family...

    I wish you the best...

    xoxoxo :wink:

    Luv, 8

    "ER"

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    Yeah, I have. IO lines are great when you can't get another or need to get fluids moving quickly. It makes me a little squeamish...but it sure does work well. I figured that is what you were talking about. I couldn't think of too many uses for a "drill thing" :shock: unless we're talking lobotomy. LMAO. Or..placing orthopedic screws...

    At any rate...yeah...it's a neat little deal.

    xoxo :wink:

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    "ER"

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    I faithfully watch ER...but I did NOT see last week's episode. Where did they use the "drill"? Just a stab in the dark...from the way you describe it...it could have been an IO drill for a line into the bone.... Like I said...did not see the show... :roll:

    xoxo

    8

    what's your oppinion?

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    Jan...I don't think Rid meant that you couldn't come here or you weren't welcome to ask us our opinion. Correct me if I'm wrong, Rid...and I apologize if I am and I have spoken for you...but I think what he meant was that you could get misleading information. It's impossible to give a firm and accurate diagnosis only by hearing the symptoms. We cannot fully assess you by just hearing your story. We can form opinions...but it's not a true assessment of your body systems. You need to go somewhere and have the full deal done.

    Imagine this...if we all said we thought you would be fine and to suck it up, and you did...and something happened...well...perfect example. It's impossible to give you an educated answer on here. It may be pretty cut and dried...but it's still a gamble.

    Please don't be offended by what we are saying. We just want you to be ok. And yes...I know how we all are....don't you know that we are the worst patients.... :lol:

    I'm sure everything will be just fine. Just go get it taken care of...

    xoxo

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    what's your oppinion?

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    Too vague and definitely forums are not the place for medical advice.. time for a good physical examination with some lab work. Could be anything minor to need for a deeper investigation.

    Good luck,

    R/r 911

    :wink: Sorry Dear...but I have to agree with Rid and the others on this one. You are going to get a multitude of opinions as to what is going on with you from professionals, non-professionals and just opinion givers in general. It's ok that you asked us...but please don't rely on what you read to guide you. That BP, pulse, and the combo of dizziness, being diaphoretic, feeling faint and being short of breath and having tingling....well...those are all things that are obviously not normal and should be checked.

    The one thing that we all DO agree on here, is that you should be evaluated including labs, EKG, etc... Please don't ignore your symptoms. They are there for a reason. That's your body's way of telling you something is not right. It may be a panic attack...but it could also be something more serious. I can think of a few things. All treatable. Not trying to scare you...but you DO need to go.

    Besides...remember that accidents don't always just happen to you. How would you feel if you DID pass out and woke to find you ran into someone else and the outcome was not so good.... Please find out what's going on...k?

    xoxo

    8

    Help! Visiting a kindergarten class tomorrow

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    I didn't list hooking them up to the monitor, b/c those things HURT when they come off!

    I was playing with the monitor during my clinicals seeing how slow and how fast I could get my HR (yes, I'm easily amused by stuff like that) and a call came out. I had to go to the next call still wearing the electrodes b/c they were too hard to take off (read: hurt too much to take off).

    Actually...it's not bad. First of all, they don't have hair. Secondly...the first kid you stick them on is the one who gets it the worst, and I just peel slowly. Thereafter, just because this is only for fun anyway, I re-use the pads. Therefore, with each kid, they still stick because of the lack of hair, but they don't stick "as well" as if they were new, so they stay on well enough to provide a "picture" for them, but are easy to remove as they lose their stickiness.

    It works very well...

    xoxoxo

    Luv, 8

    Sorry, just need to vent tonight

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted

    For every sad ending and tough situation, there is a beautiful birth, life or beginning. You have found yours in the little foal. No, she may not be in human form, but she has become the focal point for your healing. You did a good thing yesterday. It's not corny at all. You have chosen to deal with grief in your own way. Such is the world of EMS.

    You're going to be fine fire_911 medic. I can tell in the positive way that you are speaking by already stating something along the lines of, "it won't let me forget, but will keep encouraging me to go forward on tough days." It will be a reminder of your sad day, but it will also be a symbolic-sort of reminder of the strength you also found, that day.

    Glad you felt you could come to us....please know it doesn't stop with this one.

    Always here for you....

    xoxoxo :wink:

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