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where's timmy when we need him.

My regular relaxed face as well as my thinking expression is less than friendly from what I have been told. Judgement from people the first time they see me is what wins me the "b*tch" title-which I must admit, I have no problems with.

Every Minute Sucks?! HAHAHAHA loved that one. Never heard of it!

Then use your right foot to hold the BVM which technically leaves you with your left foot for any other extra little thing that might need doing.

HAHAHA! cute

You have to remember that not all services have ALS nearby. If there are no sign of rigor, pooling or others obvious signs of death as per the local protocols I worked at, you CANNOT stop. The closest hospital was 40 mins away on the best of days so was ALS. ALS then go their 20 mins to change things around before finally deciding whether or not it was it. But as far as my level of training goes, I worked it until we got at the hospital. As for fire help, I agree that you can do without BUT why not use them if they are there? Extra hands to do compressions, vent, lift. By all means as far as I'm concerned they can go at it I have no problems with it. Sure another thread could be started about the costs of using them on calls where we could do without etc, etc. I have only worked 1 code where it was just me and my partner and even tho we managed, extra hands would have been used.

I agree with you. What was posted in response to the video was useless but I guess his work is pristine.

I wouldn't be able to make that call. Personally I don't know that I would agree with working her BUT who am I to make the decision. Unless there is the paper work going along with letting her go legally we would have to work the code. Did I maybe misunderstand the question??

It's a difficult set of questions to answer without knowing the exact situation and the mental state of the patient. I would stick to what I need to know as far as Hx goes and as caringly as I can explain to her that there will be people there for her, healthcare staff here to care for her. I wouldn't push for conversation. If she wants to talk, I'll listen and acknowledge her fears and concerns.

It's actually longer than the basic program here. As it has been posted tho you'll do just fine because there isn't much other than learning the basics directly from your book. I would be more concerned with the actual length of the levels of above that because of the actual patient care that comes in. You'll do just fine. Just remember tho, you get out of it what you put into it.

Absolutely! But it's the reality of life. You don't thinkir happens in the field?

You know they have meds for that.

Any more responses on this one?

I tried to google it and see if I could find anything. My research might have been crap tho (only checked out a few links). Would love to see some info.

I hear yea. I've only worked rural and the nearest hospitals were never closer than 45+mins away so we either called for air back up or meet up with ALS along the way. If you are that close to a hospital I can't see it making much sense to call for ALS transport.

LOL a good post squinters, good post. That ended my night with a smile; and by the way they were requested by the med evac company in NS to come and rebuild their operation after which they were indeed booted by that same company that requested them in the first place. I hope you sleep well tonight darling, I'll be thinking of you :wink:

Absolutely. Takes the pressure and weight off the pelvis. I don't think I was able to straighten my legs for weeks without significant pain. A pillow under each knee is the way to go.

I said nothing highly about it my dear, with time things change darling.

does that answer your question? :wink:

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Waw, that really is rough. My thoughts are with you