DwayneEMTP

Wow... sad story... but one that I can empathize with. It's really no different than offering remediation to students.

When I was in Basic class we were offered remediation. Fail a test, remediate with the instructor and you change to the lowest passing grade. At first I thought he was kidding....How do you fail, yet still pass? (Thank goodness I was never in need of this service, but better than half the class I think was, many on several occasions.

As the class progressed I came to understand that they did whatever was necessary to pass students into their Advanced Academy.

Pretty sad that my teachers couldn't see that our failing was their failing and adjust accordingly instead of coming up with this sanctioned cheating.

I do have an issue with the teacher from the article. If they are as good a teacher as they claim, why the need to cheat to make grades and gain student approval? Isn't good teaching defined by the ability to pass on information and engage students?

Dwayne

I was able to read the forums with no problem.....

Dwayne

Thanks again everyone. I have to admit I'm pretty surprised by the responses. I had assumed going in that he would be treated as combative, if not mistakenly hostile. I am amazed by how many of you are at least somewhat familiar with special needs children hands on, but also it seems like most have given some thought to this "just in case".

We attempted to get him to wear a medic alert braclett when he was younger but he wouldn't tolerate it, but it is certainly time to try again.

If the ems community cares enough to consider him and those like him, I will make sure they have as much info as possible to treat him with.

As always, thanks for reading between the lines and answering the questions I don't know how to ask properly.

Dwayne

I've been told I am an AsSoul sometimes......................

Thats funny.....

You Are a Visionary Soul

You are a curious person, always in a state of awareness.

Connected to all things spiritual, you are very connected to your soul.

You are wise and bright: able to reason and be reasonable.

Occasionally, you get quite depressed and have dark feelings.

You have great vision and can be very insightful.

In fact, you are often profound in a way that surprises yourself.

Visionary souls like you can be the best type of friend.

You are intuitive, understanding, sympathetic, and a good healer.

Souls you are most compatible with: Old Soul and Peacemaker Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofsoulareyouquiz/

Wow, leave it to Asys to give us another off the wall, hugely interesting, currently relevant post.

Thanks Asys.....

Dwayne

Asys, I can't imagine the young girl in that conversation managing any type of adult responsibility, much less issues involving ethics at the Paramedic level.

That post very much supports your argument.

Dwayne

Clever and funny! Thanks for sharing!

Hey Einstein, there is not a single post in any of the links you reference that address my question...did you actually read my post, or were you to busy downloading your goofy pics?

If I had wanted to read 300 post that had nothing to do with my question I would have done as you asked.

Post away Ace...I'm not gonna cry and go away like the newbies you like to pick on...

Have a great day!

Dwayne

Thanks to all.

The said "program" doesn't even claim to cure autism on it's own page. Doesn't mean it's not good though...Thanks for the link.....

To all....didn't mean to start an autism discussion in the scenario forum...sorry.

That's pretty much what I assumed....but I thought maybe there was a magic wand..(drugs?) that could be used.

Would you be able to do much of an assessment? Or just swoop and scoop? (don't remember where I heard that)

Any idea from the docs or others in the know what assessment would look like at the hospital?

Thanks for being blunt....having a handicapped child is challenging, not knowing what their world is like when your not there is terrifying....I'd rather know.

I have an autistic son named Dylan and one of my greatest fears is that he will need EMS without his mother or I around.

Assuming you came to him after a schoolbus rollover accident and are unable to reach his parents or teacher, how would you assess and care for him?

I don't know enough to know what is important to include here, so I'll do my best. (Maybe it doesn't matter so much in this situation?)

He has a 6cm lac at his right temple, no deformation to the skull, also a swollen and deformed right wrist. Slight swelling and bruising to right lower abdomen. His airway is patent. I would be highlighting my ignorance if I attempted rr/hr/bp/pupils. Maybe you can make assumptions as to normals for this high stress situation?

He is 9 years old and almost completely without the ability to communicate to strangers. (He has some ASL (American Sign Language) but much of it is specific to him and his communication with his family and teachers)

He has an unusually high threshold for pain. (For example, almost no reaction to getting his fingers slammed in a car door in the past)

His motor functions are pretty standard except that he is somewhat clumsy when excited or moving fast.

To most any question you ask he will answer "My name is Dylan"

Ex: Where do you live, what is your name, how old are you?

If you ask if something hurts he will answer "yes" to all, unless he thinks that answer makes you unhappy, in which case he will begin to answer "no" to all.

He has no concept of the passage of time, or any measurable concept of abstract thought. (No when, why, how long, did you, are you, can you)

In this situation he will almost certainly be either completely calm and nearly unreachable mentally or have somewhat manic behavior where he will notice almost everything to distraction. (Lets go with manic) (He will pull out IVs, fight Oxygen, etc)

He hates to be touched except by his mother or myself and will certainly panic and fight against a c-collar and backboard.

As his father I expect to hate any answer that doesn't involve one of our lady medics wrapping him in her arms and smothering him with kindness until I get there...(Medik8, can I put you on call for my boy?) but I'm curious to see how this would work. Perhaps it will help me better prepare him....just in case.

To many of you this is probably not a big deal...been here...done this...but it seems like a horror to me, having no real world experience...

Thanks to those of you that respond...and apologies in advance if this should have been presented in a different manner.

Dwayne

Hey all.

(And dang it Dust, Medik7, ace, ak .... though I know this smacks of having been asked a million times before, I did do a search on c-collar

but didn't find it addressed )

Yikes....Sorry Medik8....I just noticed this, I hope you didn't think I was taking a jab at you!

Doc...I don't know this guy personally, but I'M thinking that HE'S hoping that YOU are NOT thinking he has Fournier's Gangrene.... :shock: lmao. YIIIKKKIESSS!!!

Sure...I had to look it up....that is nasty!! Thank you both so much for sharing.....; :shock:

Hey MCM68,

Dust, you are incredible. You are so intelligent and really know what you're talking about. I can only imagine the people you've touched when you were doing EMS, etc. Bet there are a lot of people out there thankful that YOU were there when they needed someone. Believe it or not, I do look up to you and enjoy learning from you.

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Good God....he'll never let us live this down.......

Good Lord. Do know this man flight? That story is amazing....What an incredible life....I'll be thinking of him.....

:notworthy: Well said! You could eliminate hundreds of threads with that one post!

Dwayne

Hey all.

I was watching the new after a bus accident a bit ago and noticed a male teen on the stretcher, semi-fowler, with a c-collar on.

I was never taught a scenario for use of a c-collar without a backboard. Doesn't even seem an honest attempt at CYA.

(And dang it Dust, Medik7, ace, ak .... though I know this smacks of having been asked a million times before, I did do a search on c-collar

but didn't find it addressed )

By the way, minus 5 for starting an ALS thread in the BLS forum.

Carry the one...minus five.....wait....how many points did we start with again....?

How do we always end up here when someone believes that a certain position requires a certain level of education?

I don't know the answer to this question, though I do know this: When I go to see my doctor, I don't want a Paramedic

filling in for him. I don't want them doing my doctors job, does that mean I think they are crap?

nope.

Dwayne

The original message inserts itself if you click on the "Quote" button instead of the "Reply" button. Then you just highlight and delete the parts of the original message that aren't relevant.

Thanks Dust

(Dustdevil

You have to remember, there are forces out there who fight every addition to the curriculum tooth and nail because they don't want their firefighters spending so long in school)

You are just kidding...right?

(I don't see how to insert the original mssg.....trying to find it now..)

Thanks medik8 & AZCEP,

You know what's kind of funny? I feel about 10 years old asking these kinds of questions...but I've been self employed almost all of my life, looking at EMS is like looking at another country.

You guys (and gals) are so great. Even though it has never happened when I post a goofy question like this I always cringe, waiting for the first dozen replies to be "Certainly you didn't expect us to spend time answering such an idiotic question!?"

But it never happens, someone is always kind enough to take the time to post an honest, helpful response.

Thanks again!!

Have a great day!

Dwayne

Hi all,

I'm not sure if this is where this belongs but I wasn't sure where would be more appropriate.

I'm posting for my wife, Barbara, actually. I have pretty much decided to go to Paramedic school next year. (I am currently an EMTB with no experience on the street. Yep...I know....fire away!)

I am convinced that this is the right career choice for me, but she has doubts (supremely supportive, but very nervous). And I don't blame her. We don't have any EMS friends or family so have very little exposure to your world outside of my EMT class.

I wondered if you could tell us a little about Paramedic life?

What is your day/week/family time like?

What kind of schedules are to be expected as a "green" medic?

What is the availability of jobs?

Can you make a living?

Are you Happy? Satisfied?

I guess I wonder if you were talking to your brother or sheesh.....father...how would you advise them about this career change?

I'm not asking you to convince her. I'm not looking for moonbeams and harp music. It's possible I AM making a poor choice....I just believe I am a good fit for a profession that can use someone confident, competent and caring. (does that sound too naive?)

Thanks for your kindness, support and,as always, honest advice.

Dwayne

Oooops....sorry....I forgot I was in the ALS forum