DwayneEMTP

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

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

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 )

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

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

Am I missing something or isn't the Epi-pen IM? Do Medics give it subQ?