tinman694

So youse guys wants me to call Vinny an Sal?? We'll get the results we need.

But Dust wants all EMS to be full time paid....so why call them idiots? They are only looking out for the 'BEST' interest of the citizens of the town---I mean really---TWO EMT Basics?

Hence why we should take the lights and sirens off the box. Does not matter if you have 10 miles of sight distance and have Superman X-Ray vision. Its the one time you become inattentive and 'comfortable' that will get you and others hurt and or killed. Driving like an ass only makes you one... (p.s. I am also an EVOC instructor and can speak with a little authority on the matter)

Same old tired crap....Same (Non) conclusion.... Why can't we all just Get along??? Now if we could only get rid of Dust and Ruff's RDOF (That is the Rectal Data Opinion Facility) things would go just fine around here! Remember: Cleveland Rocks!

I suspect Dr. Evil's plan for EMS is in Phase 1. Muhahahahahahahaa

Don't forget the "I am a doctor, can I help" Podiatrists....

Still reminds me of the time I wrote a DUI to a paraplegic on a riding lawn mower....(while working as a Deputy Sheriff) He had headed the 18+ miles into town to get him a drink and was just 'headin home' Problem is, it was 2am on a dark night on a dirt road---needless to say he didn't have no lights....oh, and he ran .3..... he was a paraplegic because he had killed 2 kids in an ETOH wreck a couple of years earlier.... Don't find the reflective stuff joke funny either.....

Do you have a pulse? How about eyesight correctable to 20/100? Congrats! You're hired! Couldn't resist!

Point is, many companies are no longer writing earthquake policies except from a high risk pool (something like $3000-$5000 a year!) dunno about you....but I haven't got that kind of money extra for something that 'may' happen...

Something funny along the lines of this...my Homeowners insurance cancelled my earthquake policy (Took one out when we bought the house 5 years ago) Even though we are in Alabama, I still think its funny they are doing everything possible to limit their exposure--- Face it....we are not prepared for anything more than a minor problem occuring....

I make sure to turn on all 16 strobe bars on the truck before jumping out with my portable extrication gear. Never hurts to have a couple of extra scopes to hand out to the boys on scene either. Make sure that you mark all of yer backboards, spider straps and c collars so the good folks at the ED can get em returned to ya to put back under the tonneau cover.... God...couldn't resist.....

We know you love those Fire Monkeys Dust!!!! Love me! Love me! Love me!

We have been using them or about a year---but just did the first resupply purchase of needles/caths---they are $100 EACH---so be forewarned. Didn't know they were that expensive!

You can now work a code single handedly believe it or not. We just went to using the Autopulse on all the units (Sure beats the thumper! --yes I am that old) Coupled with a vent, a partner who can help get things hooked up before leaving the scene, you can successfully work a code--and have a viable pt self perfusing on arrival at the ED--without killing yourself or the pt. in the process. (NO trauma arrests with the Autopulse!) Only issue I have is having to daily check off all the electronic crap we have in the unit now....so many batteries..... Pretty much any time you arrive with asys or a trauma arrest (PEA under 40) you can get a call into the doc and call it-- Still do compassion codes for infants.... Any other reasons why you can't do it alone if you had to with the tech on board?

Why Not Disney World???? <sheepish grin>

Hoo-ahh Apparently, Jersey does give the reprimand for allowing one's license to expire and then branding them an 'impersonator'. 4 year license cycle? Geez...makes ours look like brain surgery (we have to have all con-ed finished in 18months for a 2 year cycle) Next crack house I go to--we are gonna get the basic to play "Bad Cop" and I will play "Good Cop" and see who gets shot first!!!

We have 4 years of the CF18's and have had pretty good service (Using the Zoll software) Had to add Bluetooth cards and remove the side compartment covers (in order not to break the case with the cards) Other than that--the battery life is about 4 hours---just remember to get a docking station and put it in an easily reachable place. We have shore power when parked...and the docks have an auto switch to run either on 12v (when ign is on) or to charge on shore power. PM me if you want any further details....

Cool thing about the Kings is the ability to put one down quickly, get the pt. oxygenated, then use a gum rubber bougie and swap it to a regular ET tube. This is a trick we learned and have used successfully a couple of times. BTW, would recommend any ALS provider to take the difficult airways course---it sure helped me--and you get to try out many other goodies for airways to include the king air. $.02

How about Ambulance Flight Pad? (Like the hover cars on the Jetsons?) Volunteer Flight Medics anyone? Anyone?

Agree with the poorly trained part. The good part---at least in my backwards part of the world is we have a forward looking EMS board with a regional presence who has required EMS providers to get the required training, be licensed, and do what is necessary. This includes paid, combination and volunteer. All levels are required to complete the same educational standard in order to be licensed in the state. (you must hold NREMT with required cards--medics must have a degree as of last June) With that, I do not see what the problem is between who is providing the service, as long as the regulatory body is performing as they should (so far, this is the case). If you meet the standard, fine--if you do not---Thanks for playing--don't let the screen door hit your behind on the way out. With that, it at least is a step in the direction we need to go. Trying to make this another 'special interest' does not seem to be what EMS needs to be doing. Having Standards, Sticking to the Standards and working with other allied health professionals will do the greatest good. Nothing is gonna change overnight. How's that for turning the dead carcass into complete dust?

As with most forums, you ARE presenting non factual data. I suppose there are some unprofessional volunteer services-- There are a number who are staffed by qualified, trained, DEGREED medics who do give a damn and carry forth themselves and their organization as a professional entity. The unfortunate perception of volunteers as some sort of unorganized crackheads is wrong---but it is your problem if you think that is all there are. EMS as it stands probably won't change--especially when you consider the requirements for increased taxation--there are many more 'important' issues facing the pols and we just are not one of them... Oh, and to qualify---just because someone is 'giving it away for free and screwing up my career' remember, some people do give freely of their time to receive other benefits related to service to the community. If you choose to pursue this as a career---you should probably have your head examined as it is not now or in the near future going to be a profitable venture- Whatever-for what its worth---c'est la vie---

For all those who still have their riding crops out...

Believe it or not...all of the ones in the immediate area (In Alabama of all places!) are nationally accredited!!! WOW! I knew it was semantics about the degree---but had to throw something (sorta) fresh into the arena to get a response..... (oh, and the AAT is only one of several degrees---it is the least of them as well)

Not good when it does.... And if you look into the camera--you owe the whole house a steak dinner to boot!!! YEA!

No Technical Degrees??? Most Associates programs (in fact all of the ones in the southeast I am familiar with) are ALL Technical Degrees---Associates of Applied Technology! These are all accredited schools---but you somehow think this isn't enough? hmmmmm..... I move there should only be MD's on the units...period. So there :salute: