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Probably ten years ago, we transported (the patient) roughly twice a week for two or three years. Emergency, 9-1-1, transports. I had some of my most gut wrenching calls with (the patient). (the patient) had a form of cancer that ate through (the patients) abdominal wall, so that it was open clean to (the patients) stomach. It was utterly revolting. We removed a rear window on one such trip, just to get air flow. (the patient) was a brave man, and a decorated veteran. We resuscitated (the patient) from cardiopulmonary arrest, probably six or eight times, after (the patient) would OD (the patient) would call 911. (the patient) really wanted out, but would tell us (the patient) didn't want to die. I've never, in my life, seen someone bounce back after so many "near" fatal suicide attempts. Finally, the Cancer got (the patient). But I was always alone, the first time, I figured that was that. I started CPR, the driver pulled over and came back to put the AED on, then we took off again. One shock, and (the patient) was back, needed some breathing help, but had a pulse. That happened like that every time, sometimes ALS would do the shocking, sometimes us. The last time, (the patient) never woke up, and lived on a machine till even that wasn't enough. And now.. I'm gonna cry, b/c 1. I had a really bad week, and 2. I'm uber depressed. But C. I'm not gonna check out early, so... Never even got a pin. Damnit. Everyone else saves ppl who don't try to take their life, and I always save ppl who tried to. It's like an oman. I still want a damn pin.

At the end of the day tomorrow, I'll have 92 more credit-hours than required for recert. Granted, some classes only have a few credits. So, it's probably more like 150 hours of continued education. I'm good till 2014.

You could open a business and market to "First Responders". Sell EMS Supplies, at prices that aren't bordering Medicare Fraud... and don't cost an Arm and a Leg. Fair prices, and a paper catalog with images, and I'd buy from you. I'm the purchasing agent for two services, and I always look for the name brand product, with the best price.

I use a fingernail brush to clean the Velcro on everything we have. Never had any issues cleaning, or applying it to a patient.

No. Stalkers. EMS Fetish People. They're not only annoying, they can be dangerous, especially the ones that are clingy b/c of a mental health issue. The only thing is, in such a rural area, it's rare that the patient doesn't already know my full name, and exactly where I live. All the medics cover their last name on their badge w/ stickers. I always introduce myself when I ask for their name. Never had a patient complain about my care or bedside manner. B/c I don't carry an ego in my pocket. In fact, I often get the reply "I know", after I tell the patient my name. Even if I know their name, I always ask.. B/c if they can't tell me, that's prolly a problem.

LSP Pediatric Immobilizer. Or as I call it, the flat straight jacket. Whether they need immobilized or not, if you don't want them to move around, IV, etc.. Strap them down. If they're small, and sitting up is better, eg, respiratory issues, etc.. The Ferno Pedi-Mate is pretty helpful, just need to buy Ferno Straps, if you have different (like Stryker) stretchers.

If there are 6M+ Gay People... and I can't get some action, I must be doing something wrong.

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I have the admin password, I suppose I could go in and put "not applicable" as a selection. But, just like I've been meaning to put in the major insurance companies.. I probably won't. I'll still enter the info, and fill out a billing slip by hand.

I only write down vitals and enough info to get a registration "face sheet" from the hospital. I do the PCR on a computer, then fax it in to where ever we transported. The ePCR won't accept a trip sheet that doesn't have every drop box filled in. Race is one of the items, unless no patient is found. I always fill it in, our former paper trip sheets had no mention of race.

Anyone remember an episode of Six Feet Under; a woman ran out of her car into traffic? These guys had a truck load of inflatable females, filled with helium, hit a bump... They escaped. No?

We considered forming a Zombie Squad, in case people started dropping over and coming back to life. I had my pitchfork near the door all night, but the fire whistle never blew for a zombie attack.

They need to come up with some sort of pre-course 'dumbass test'. Because new EMT's make me hypertensive. Just thought I'd put that out there. You know, like some test to weed out the ones that are too fricken stupid to perform as care-givers.

The enemy is inside your wife?

Purchased a machine for an ambulance, to be installed in an ambulance. NIBP, optional EKG, pulse ox, temp, heart rate, etc.. Just an extra hand, per se. First time it was used, while moving, this error pops up that it cannot operate while vehicle is in motion.

I tend to have issues keeping my blood sugar up to 'safe' levels, if I'm on my feet with out a little rest, for twenty + hours. That squad bench is pretty darn comfortable, with a towel over the trauma bag as a pillow.

You're speaking for yourself, you should be saying "I". Because, as an openly homosexual male, I wouldn't want *you* to represent *me* in any way, shape or form. I can think of another user that would make a great partner for you, because you both rank up there with the unnecessary dramatics.

I love lesbians. You get a couple of them "Jersey Shore Girls" goin' at it, oh yeah. That's hawt. If the way you look, talk, etc., is screaming "someone f*** me now", I'm probably going to be offended by you. In fact, I'd have to question whether you were Gay, or just looking for attention. I would have to say, that if your personal "level of Gay" is high enough to offend someone, then it's probably because you're a freak... and less likely to be discrimination.

I don't believe our "Chaplain" has any religious experience or education at all. In fact, I think it's just a title that was filled for the hell of it. I prefer that religious people stay as far away from me as possible, in a stressful time. If a scene is that bad, that someone thinks we need a priest, I'd say a lot of folks are gonna be pretty high strung. I tend to get a tad hypertensive, when I have what I would consider a "really bad call". Not a common death. People die, they die every day, we can't stop that. It happens. It's when they die extremely violently, young, not at their own hand; burn; or any of the prior and are well known, that I consider it a bad call. If someone say, pisses me off, while in said situation. I'll either 1. go into this little weird state which happens to me, but nobody can explain, where my BGL suddenly bottoms out when in extreme emotional stress... or B. verbally express my opinion of someone's butting into my chill process, which never ends well. I hate CISM's, and I hate people trying to pray for me, next to me. Do that somewhere else. Just my opinion. We usually try to avoid having a family come to the scene. If it's like a cardiac arrest, hell, call the funeral home... call a priest, b/c we're outta here. We'll even take the body for them, I can be respectful, kind and compassionate, which is how I was "raised" in EMS, without having a bit of religion involved. If someone local is killed in a wreck, we try to have a local priest, an actual one, not just ha ha, lets make "Fred" the chaplain; one of the line officers, and usually the coroner go to their home. Cops don't make those calls here, it's either a hospital, or a funeral director breaking the bad.

Actually, $95K for an ambulance isn't expensive at all. About eight years ago, we got a brand new, custom built Marque for $93.000.00. You get. What you pay for... Just sayin' Ambulances, are like fancy homes, have you ever seen the film Money Pit with Tom Hanks? Marque Ambulances, are like that house. It's really big, commando-ish, and fancy looking on the outside. Then, shit starts falling off.

I can think of a scene from a movie, that would be hilarious to post here... B/c it just fits. It's work safe... But it's a parody of American Pie.

Just don't buy a Marque.

May as well just listen to that Turtle.. Duck and Cover.

I have yet to be discriminated against. I cannot stand people who wave their sexuality in peoples faces. I don't give a shit what you are. In fact, I'd probably dismiss your presence, if you were a 'flaming homosexual'. I can say that. I have pride, but I don't wear a goddamn rainbow outfit. In fact, unless we're in a bar, drinking heavily.. There is very little chance that I'd hit on another male. I'm more likely to go after a female, because honestly, they're less dramatic.

Acme Ambulance. A1 Ambulance. Professional Ambulance. Tri-Town Ambulance. Or... You could call it a "Squad" of some sort. Rescue. First Aid. Life-Saving. Goodhue. American Ambulance. Life Ambulance. AmbuCare. AmbuNet. AmbuStat. Stat Ambulance. LifeStat. StatCare. TLC Ambulance. NorthMed. SouthMed. EastMed. WestMed. NorthCare. SouthCare. EastCare. WestCare. Are you near a shore, or any kind? A large pond? BayShore. North Shore. South Shore. You get the idea.