Eveninghorse

LMAO.....I hope they never let you hear the end of that one. Wink Still asks me if I was in the "special" class. Actually... he taught me and now thinks I am an idiot. Only time will tell if I can prove otherwise. Since then my ride alongs have been very productive. Hope I can dig myself out of that one.

Eveninghorse wrote: While riding as a student I was trying to make a good impression with the medic. We get this "medical" call "fire on scene." As we arrive I start the patient assesment. PT's wife tells me that he seems to be lathargic and is slurring his speech. I overthink the situation, figure I don't need to start with a SAMPLE history and cut right to the chase(idiot)... Cincinatti stroke scale... slurred speech, I check his pupils and one seems to less reactive, I check for one sided weakness but he has trouble supporting both arms. Onset was less than an hour ago so I tell the medic that we should contact the hospital 'cause we have a great candidate for thrombolitic therapy. Medic checks blood glucose... 65 ... history of diabetes... "why don't we just give him some sugar." Embarassed So... every call... B.S.I., scene safety,etc. right down the list. LMAO.....I hope they never let you hear the end of that one. Wink Still asks me if I was in the "special" class.

While riding as a student I was trying to make a good impression with the medic. We get this "medical" call "fire on scene." As we arrive I start the patient assesment. PT's wife tells me that he seems to be lathargic and is slurring his speech. I overthink the situation, figure I don't need to start with a SAMPLE history and cut right to the chase(idiot)... Cincinatti stroke scale... slurred speech, I check his pupils and one seems to less reactive, I check for one sided weakness but he has trouble supporting both arms. Onset was less than an hour ago so I tell the medic that we should contact the hospital 'cause we have a great candidate for thrombolitic therapy. Medic checks blood glucose... 65 ... history of diabetes... "why don't we just give him some sugar." :oops: So... every call... B.S.I., scene safety,etc. right down the list.

From a rookie's point of view I am blessed to work with some very professional people. The medics I ride with put their own neck on the line whenever they let an "underclassman" take part in patient care and interventions. I'm amazed at the patience most medics have for a newbie (though it must be quite amusing to see what you must have looked like way back when!) Nothin' on my nose here, just givin' credit where credit is due.

miniemt, I feel your pain... Though new to this profession I understand how frustrating life can be when you are correct in your actions, no matter what you are doing. We are trained as EMTs to provide basic life support, keeping a patient breathing is usually near the top of my list(ha). This is apparently not a medical issue but a personal one of your medic. (Couldn't handle the pressure so directed frustration tward the "little EMT.") I'm sure that when you make medic you'll keep your cool and complement your "little helper". Job well done.

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