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mediccjh

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  1. I haven't been here in over a year, but this post made me come back when I read it. I never met Rob personally, but we've had plenty of side conversations while on the Forum, and he was always a great man to talk to. Even when we didn't agree on things, there was still a mutual respect. Rest in Peace brother, we'll take it from here.
  2. While I agree with the underlying message, I don't agree with its delivery. I did a paper on Truman's decision to drop the bomb in high school. If we would not have dropped the bombs, the war probably would have lasted at least another year or two, costing about 1 million American lives. The right decision was made.
  3. Not really. I've dealt with them before. Sitting on scene with the patient in their truck while I'm 15 minutes away.
  4. Screw the patient, your partner comes first. It's taught the first day in EMT and Medic class: It's you, then your partner, then the patient.
  5. The bradycardia is due to a head injury, not a cardiac problem. There is no use for Atropine here. With a pressure that low, there is also a chance of either internal bleeding or spinal shock.
  6. Seems like Boston loses out on their end of the deal. He seems like the equivalent of Leroy in Newark. What do you Beantown providers think?
  7. I would have to say no. Chances are that the bystander who felt the pulse felt their own. The reason he's in PEA is because chances are there is no blood left to go through the heart; the electrical system just hasn't realized it. However, if you have a hostile/unruly crowd, you're probably better off working it, just scooping and running. I've had to do that a couple of times in Newark due to hostile crowds and not enough po-lice.
  8. Do you already have your NY State card? If you do, then you have to take the REMAC exam; go to nycremsco.org for more info. Once you have your NYC REMAC card, you can call the number on the website.
  9. Can someone please explain to me how this thread started from a simple question about FDNY*EMS to the typical BLS vs. ALS vs. Education argument, AGAIN??!!! I've been on this site for almost 5 years now, and I'm sick and tired of seeing the same shit. Grow up, people. To the OP: Listen to Richard B; he's been at NYC*EMS longer than most of us have been alive.
  10. That looking back at all of my posts since April 2005 (and even before that), I've become an older, angrier person. It's not always pretty. That I used to be really passionate about this profession; now it's just a job, but I still take care of my patients and try to improve myself. I've learned that some of the people coming out of school now scare me. I've learned that I act more like an old-school EMSer than my age allows.
  11. All because they wanted to save less than $2/ week. Those fucking morons. They got what they deserved.
  12. Rest in peace brother; we'll take over the watch.
  13. Busiest per-capita in the nation is UMDNJ-EMS in Newark, NJ. About 130,000 jobs a year with 13 or 14 ambulances at peak.
  14. Thanks all. It was a rough week, and I needed to vent. I know I need a break off the box, but I can't do it just yet. I'm waiting to hear from another job opportunity; it tests in June and is something I've always wanted to try. I spent the weekend with the woman. We went into the mosh pit together at a Dropkick Murphys concert (Yes, I was in kilt), and got some aggression out. It helps. It helps having a support system here. Like I said, I'm going through a rough spot; however, I'm still going to treat my patients with respect and do the right thing.
  15. I thought I taught you better. Jim's. 4th and South. Pat's and Geno's are overrated.
  16. I'm done with this so-called "profession." I'm sick and tired of fucking retarded providers dragging us down, and keeping us from advancing. I'm sick and tired of managers, supervisors, and administrators who treat the crews like shit, blame everything on us, but won't get rid of the dead weight. I'm sick and tired of managers, supervisors, and administrators always treating the dead weight with preference, while shitting on the great providers and workers. I'm sick and tired of busting my ass, doing the right thing, and treating my patients well, only to be dumped on and treated like shit. I'm sick and tired of hearing the same excuses, saying that the dead weight can't be dropped, "because people need to be on the truck." I'm sick and tired of the people who can't grow the fuck up, come in, and do their fucking job. It's not that hard, people. They call 911, we pick them up, treat them with respect, take them to the hospital, and maybe do things once in awhile to make them feel better. I'm sick and tired of backstabbers. I'm sick and tired of the immaturity. I'm sick and tired of society being a bunch of fucking pussies, expecting everything to be done for them. Get up off your fucking ass and do some fucking work. You'll feel better. People wonder why this "profession" is treated like shit. Read above; there's the answer staring us in the face. I'm still going to do my job to the best of my ability. I'm still going to treat my patients and their families/friends with respect. I'm looking for an out.
  17. 1. No; I don't know how. 2. No. 3. No 4. LVH, yes. I have difficulites with BBB at times. 5. Yes 6. Pericarditis, WPW, Hyper K+ and long QT I am familiar with.
  18. A deck of cards, because when I'm playing Solitare, someone is bound to be behind me to tell me "Red6 to Black 7."
  19. Yes, that is the only bright spot in NJ. REMCS (operated by UMDNJ in Newark) dispatches ALL helicopters in the State of New Jersey.
  20. 1. It feels like it. It's driving me nuts. 2. N/A 3. I wish they did. I have my list ready. 4. If you walk in as an outsider, and see me, I will be pleasant, friendly, yadda, yadda, yadda. I am an FTO for my company, so I will work with you to make you a productive employee. However, if you bring with you the IKE attitude, I will have you crying by the end of the shift.
  21. I LOVE MY BIG SHEARS!!! They were great for me when I was working in Newark; cut through the multiple-layers of clothing really quickly.
  22. You did the right thing. If the family doesn't want anything done, and they're still fresh without any DNR, call the doc.
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