Well, well, well. Rules

[mediccjh]

If Paramedics save lives because EMTs save Paramedics, how come the EMTs always have to call the Paramedics to save their asses when they can't handle a patient, and not vice versa?

[PRPGfirerescuetech]

Regarding the EMT vs paramedic whining.

Asys, I interpret the rule as saying "BLS skills save ALS providers". This can be referenced for instance when that BVM your holding like a lightsaber in the sky is used to ventilate the patient you cant tube.

I'm aware of your opinion of this rule, however please untwist your star of life panties and reread it.

Hugs and kisses,

PRPG

*note* Your likely going to dislike this post, so as a peace offering, I give you this random picture of a dancing kitten.

[mediccjh]

You have any dancing Bassett Hounds?

[PRPGfirerescuetech]

...but of course!

[beckoncall62]

Them's fighting words. Rule #40: Anyone who says EMT's save paramedics has a lightbar duct taped to their Yugo.

From what I understand, paramedics are emergency medical technicians too. :wink:

[Lithium]

From what I understand, paramedics are emergency medical technicians too.

Not here in Ontario ...

[Asysin2leads]

And from what I'm understand, every single goddamned EMT from Augusta to Sacramento thinks they are being horribly wry, witty, and clever in pointing that out. You people.

[BushyFromOz]

And from what I'm understand, every single goddamned EMT from Augusta to Sacramento thinks they are being horribly wry, witty, and clever in pointing that out. You people.

Yeah! Tossers! The whole lot of em are tossers 8) :wink:

[BushyFromOz]

Yeah! Tossers! The whole lot of em are tossers 8) :wink:

Ive just found my new job description!

[PRPGfirerescuetech]

And from what I'm understand, every single goddamned EMT from Augusta to Sacramento thinks they are being horribly wry, witty, and clever in pointing that out. You people.

EMT scope is completely encompassed by the ALS scope.

So...

It doesnt start with EMT, but the same skills are involved.

So...

Why is EMT even included in the Paramedic titleing?

That always befuddled me a bit.