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Well.. At least it was a paid staff, screwing around, on the clock. I thought that E-Mod was headed for a T bone w/ the guy with the camera.

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Yeah, her collapsing and dying that initially prompted the call to 911, had nothing to do with it. It's part of grief, we all know this. Anger, Blame... She died. It's gotta be someones fault, it can't just be a pre-existing, life threatening medical condition. I agree. Cap in the airway. Major FAIL. But still.. Isn't what happened before that cap became lodged in the airway, important? What was the rhythm on the AED print out. (either from itself or downloaded) Was she flat line? was she purple? The mother was doing CPR, but was it effective? Clearly not. Sounds like another DOA, happens every day. But this time, some schmuck failed to use the most important tool on the ambo.. Which is...? That's your homework.

I wouldn't be too political about it. You could explain the procedure, while starting CPR, and send your partner to call medical command. Explain the situation, and more than likely you'll be allowed to go along with their wishes. EMS: We won't let you take your life, and we won't let you stay dead. Oh snap.

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Lazy? Hell, cheap.. Buy some Windex like everyone else.

I wonder if she gets to carry out the punishment? I'd go armed..

Oh..my..gawd.

Del-A-Where?

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When you occasionally have a really bad day, and you just need to take it out on someone, don't take it out on someone you know, take it out on someone you don't know. A few years ago I was sitting at my desk when remembered a phone call I'd forgotten to make. I found the number and dialed it. A man answered, saying 'Hello.' I politely said, 'This is Bill. Could I please speak with Robyn Carter?' Suddenly a manic voice yelled out in my ear 'Get the right f***ing number!' and the phone was slammed down on me. I couldn't believe that anyone could be so rude . When I tracked down Robyn's correct number to call her, I found that I had accidentally transposed the last two digits. After hanging up with her, I decided to call the 'wrong' number again.When the same guy answered the phone, I yelled 'You're an asshole!' and hung up. I wrote his number down with the word 'asshole' next to it, and put it in my desk drawer. Every couple of weeks, when I was paying bills or had a really bad day, I'd call him up and yell, 'You're an asshole!' It always cheered me up. When Caller ID was introduced, I thought my therapeutic 'asshole' calling would have to stop. So, I called his number and said, 'Hi, this is John Smith from the telephone company. I'm calling to see if you're familiar with our Caller ID Program?' He yelled 'NO !' and slammed down the phone. I quickly called him back and said, 'That's because you're an asshole!' and hung up. One day I was at the store, getting ready to pull into a parking Spot. Some guy in a black BMW cut me off and pulled into the spot I had patiently waited for. I hit the horn and yelled that I'd been waiting for that spot, but the idiot ignored me. I noticed a 'For Sale ' sign in his back window, so I wrote down his number. A couple of days later, right after calling the first asshole (By now I had put his number on speed dial,) I thought that I'd better call the BMW asshole, too. I said, 'Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?' He said, 'Yes, it is.' I asked, 'Can you tell me where I can see it?' He said, 'Yes, I live at 34 Oaktree Blvd, in Fairfax. It's a yellow ranch, and the car's parked right out in front.' I asked, 'What's your name?' He said, 'My name is Don Hansen,' I asked, 'When's a good time to catch you, Don?' He said, 'I'm home every evening after five.' I said, 'Listen, Don, can I tell you something?' He said, 'Yes?' I said, 'Don, you're an asshole!' Then I hung up, and added his number to my speed dial too. Now, when I had a problem, I had two assholes to call. Then I came up with an idea. I called asshole #1. He said, 'Hello.' I said, 'You're an asshole!' (But I didn't hang up.) He asked, 'Are you still there?' I said, 'Yeah,' He screamed, 'Stop calling me,' I said, 'Make me,' He asked, 'Who are you?' I said, 'My name is Don Hansen.' He said, 'Yeah? Where do you live?' I said, 'Asshole, I live at 34 Oaktree Blvd, in Fairfax , a yellow ranch, I have a black Beamer parked in front.' He said, 'I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better start saying your prayers.' I said, 'Yeah, like I'm really scared, asshole,' and hung up. Then I called Asshole #2. He said, 'Hello?' I said, 'Hello, asshole,' He yelled, 'If I ever find out who you are...' I said, 'You'll what?' He exclaimed, 'I'll kick your ass,' I answered, 'Well, asshole, here's your chance. I'm coming over right now.' Then I hung up and immediately called the police, saying that I lived at 34 Oaktree Blvd , in Fairfax, and that I was on my way over there to kill my gay lover. Then I called Channel 8 News about the gang war going down in Oaktree Blvd. in Fairfax . I quickly got into my car and headed over to Fairfax. Igot there just in time to watch two assholes beating the crap out of each other in front of six cop cars, an overhead news helicopter and surrounded by a news crew. NOW I feel much better. Anger management really does work.

About an hour, not including traffic waits.

That's true.. Your pen is probably more sterile than the hands of the lady grabbing your food and bagging it. She touches everyone's money, the counter.. Ewww.. We either sit on the back step, or eat inside. Don't eat in the ambo.. It doesn't have cup holders. Besides I have a strong, don't take it (illness, et al) home policy.

More often than ever, we're getting told by dispatchers, while responding to suicidal or behavioral patients, that PD will not be assisting. They tell us if we decide the scene isn't safe, to radio in, but at the time nobody is available. So, if we arrive and get killed, then they'll be available. Does that makes us police Decoy's?

Great, now the runway will be covered with dead dogs.

I didn't delete anything, didn't pose a judgment about anyone, didn't say I hate patients, didn't bash anyone. ..and I certainly do not condone this attitude. Didn't say anything about those that can't change their situation. Won't (Will Not) and Can't (Can Not) are two very different words. What my over all goal was, maybe continued abuse of the system is burning them out. That's not an excuse to treat patients like this. If you can't be a good provider for every patient, then you should not be a provider at all. People shouldn't regret calling an Ambulance.. When it gets to the point, mentioned in this article, maybe those providers should be removed from the field.. if not let go altogether? Whatever terrible thing you read into my post, isn't there.. I certainly did not mean to imply it's the fault of the patients who are not physically or mentally able to do for themselves.

We can be hopeful, but I still fear what will change. Any major increase in call volume could collapse an already heavily taxed system. Lately, call volume has gone up, and it's just the same people, they can't afford to see a doctor. So, they wait till they cannot go any more. Still can't pay, and the reimbursement from Medicare, etc.. isn't cutting it.

Could we blame this attitude on the part of the EMS personnel, as an effect of EMS abuse? Calls for intoxicated persons, and homeless laying in the streets; basically taking those out of the view of the society that has forgotten them. Helping people, that won't help themselves and go through the cycle dozens to hundreds of times. I can see where that may eat away at the ability to be a compassionate provider.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9w-3QkGmZ8 Now they're stealing firefighter's footballs'...

Oxygen 3L Nasal Cannula, transport in a flat position, keep warm, still, call medic, drive toward medic, while taking to hospital.

Got this from our Regional EMS Office, thought I'd post it. http://www.zollaedplusbatteryhelp.com/ ZOLL Medical has announced that there is a potentially serious problem with the batteries in its highly acclaimed ZOLL AED Plus and as a precaution the company is recommending all owners take immediate corrective action. The problem can arise with the unit’s Duracell Lithium 123 batteries that have been in an AED Plus for more than four years. Even though the battery indicator shows that the batteries still have sufficient power, (i.e., the green check is showing) the AED may not be able to communicate with the batteries and draw down sufficient power to allow a shock to be delivered to a person in ventricular fibrillation (VF). To correct this potential problem ZOLL recommends one of two immediate solutions: 1. ZOLL AED Plus owners are urged to change the batteries immediately if the current batteries were installed more than three years ago and then change them every three years (instead of the previously recommended five years). 2. Install newly developed software that will prevent this problem from occurring. For more detailed information go to www.zollaedplusbatteryhelp.com or contact ZOLL Technical Support at 800-348-9011 or 978-421-9460 . The Foundation urges all Affiliates who have helped clients, institutions or organizations to purchase a ZOLL AED Plus via our PAD Support Program to alert the owners of these units regarding this potential problem and immediate actions needed to correct and/or prevent it.

What kind of heat does she use?

Okay, the family visits often, but does this elderly Alzheimer's patient live alone the rest of the time?

Perhaps one of the resident EMT-Doctors (ha ha) could suggest a field treatment, should we come upon a victim who "accidentally" sat on a pickle jar? Or is this one of those gray areas in prehospital care that we have to figure out on our own?

Once they give the wrong dose and he starts talking like a zombie, they'll kill him anyway, so what's the difference?