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Company name on the ambulance but "Caring For Life" on our patches and everywhere else the Co. logo is. ed

Littman II, and so tired of hearing "can I borrow your ears" from someone that makes so much more $$$ than I do :x ed

The scenario that came to mind was that if it was a non-life threatening injury "as is", I would definately leave it in place. I guess it struck me as odd because I honestly dont recall this "situation" in my books or class. Definately interesting stuff though. I dig coming across these chances to think and learn. A lot of the big stuff can be a little stressful so every once in awhile a "pencil in the cheek" comes along and makes me go hmmmm :wink: Thanks ed

Really seems to be a half-assed answer to me. Unless it was a choking hazard, I thought it would (should?) be left in place?? ed

Brady EMT-Basic Self-Assessment Exam Prep book. Question is: Which of the following impaled objects may be removed in the prehospital setting? Choices are: A) screwdriver embedded in the chest pitchfork impaled through the foot C) pencil impaled through the cheek D) knife embedded in the upper leg Correct answer is C, says "removing impaled objects from areas other than the cheek can lead to further injury, even death". Full answer is:- "You should never remove an impaled object unless it is impaled through the cheek or it is impaled in the chest and interferes with chest compressions while performing CPR. Removing impaled objects from areas other than the cheek can lead to further injury or even death. Impaled objects should be stabilized in place using bulky dressings and tape." Pull it, stuff the cheek with sterile gauze (inside) and dress outside?? Stupid post?? Just seemed like an odd answer to me :? thoughts?? ed

Recently transfered a ped, asked Mom if the "guy" at the kids bedside was Dad. Mom says,"Thats a girl" :oops: Looked like a guy to me :roll: ed

Just kinda curious about different gigs EMT's and Medics have worked other than on an Ambulance or Fire. I did a couple months as an EMT/Safety Tech on an offshore oil platform off the coast of Ca. Definately not fun like onboard an ambulance but the money was much better. ed

Thats pretty much how it works in my area. We get along with great with most of the area fire crews. Its a mutual respect thing in most cases and much appreciated. ed

Good luck to you sir, stay safe and give em hell. ed

I work in the desert, if its not a local town call, its usually some dirt biker out in the middle of nowhere, or rollovers and such on the highway. If its critical, they generally get flown out, depending on weather (usually wind) ed