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Interesting question Timmy, however, further examination of the facts about the nursing info line show it is a valuable service & more information, specifically about this service can be found here http://www.health.vic.gov.au/nurseoncall/faq.htm. They ask a series of questions & then provide advice based on the responses given. I can only asume it is a similar questionin system to what is used on our emergency lines, a system that is used worldwide & proven to sort the wheat from the chaf, so to speak. This can reduce waiting times in ER's, it can free up paramedical resources & more to the point, put a pts mind at ease. How many patients do we see that just need to have their hand held & a bit of a chat with no transport required??????? Phil

When we are on duty we have to register a Zero. On call we can blow 0.02%, so about 1 beer. Phil

I work the same sort of roster as Oz, 8 days on, 6 days off & 7 nights on call. Family life suffers but we try to be as normal as possible. As for vehicles, we have a 2 officer crewing policy in our service, no single officer jobs unless you are called off duty & there is no other available backup. The proposal has gone to the powers that be to provide "Rapid Response" type vehicles for 1 & an ambulance for the other. This would reduce the necessity & cost burden of having that many wagons out there. They are a sedan with lights & sirens O2 Viva, drug kit & Defibrillator.

I have to admit, I am with Oz on this one. Most of us in EMS have our lives run by the clock, on call commitments etc. That means that when the opportunity presents itself, we drink. Sh*t Happens. We are not alone. In many ways this is the tradional debrief for many & the best way of leaving the uniform behind & returning to a 'normal' life, whatever that may be. Alcoholism is a problem & needs to be addressed & mostly we, as a fraternity look after our own. The rules of tour apply here. "What happens on tour, stays on tour" Which nurses do you wanna shag Oz? Phil

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the simple answer is no North. BUT WE KICKED THE BRITSH ASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is with great pleasure that I am able to inform you all of the indignity thet we, the Australians have unleashed on the English Cricket team. Not since 1920 has there been a series whitewash. 5-0. Yes 5-0. Word has it that they are trialing their new team & comparing them to the Under 11 girls team. That is better than the current team. But, alas, we still kicked their asses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can I also point out that this was put in funny stuff for a reason........

Brave troops are dying and they shouldn't be because they are there on a lie. We all have the right to have our own opinions & freely express them, if i offended anyone i apologise. Yes Mike, you were right, but I moidified it because I thought people would probably not understand it the way it was written, & thanks, now I know about the view. Phil

Whats 'The View'?

If i left ems i would have to get a real job & maybe have to work. That scares me........

President George W Bush was visiting an elementary school and he visited one of the classes. They were in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked the President if he would like to lead the discussion on the word "tragedy". So the illustrious leader asked the Class for an example of a "tragedy". One little boy stood up and offered: "If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field and a tractor runs over him ! and kills him, that would be a 'tragedy'". " No," said Bush, "that would be an accident." A little girl raised her hand: "If a school bus carrying fifty children drove over a cliff, killing everyone inside, that would be a tragedy." "I'm afraid not," explained the President "That's what we would call a great loss." The room went silent. No other children volunteered. George searched the room. "Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of tragedy?" Finally, at the back of the room, a small boy raised his hand...In a quiet voice he said: "If the aeroplane carrying you and Mrs Bush was struck by a "friendly fire" missile and blown to smithereens, that would be a tragedy. "Fantastic!" exclaimed George W. Bush. "That's right. And can you tell me why that would be a tragedy?" "Well," says the boy "It has to be a tragedy, because it certainly wouldn't be a great loss and it probably wouldn't be a fu**ing accident either." :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Or do they feel that they need to be overly self serving & trying to impress others by overstating their 'sucesses' to try to increase their standing n the eyes of ther peers?

Ummmm we call paramedics frogs. Cause everything they touch croaks........ Phil

AK, are the women there that ugly that you have that much time to come up with this????????????????????? Phil

I agree Dust, a further question, is aiming for time to say goodbye an easy way out for those who dont want to tell the family?

I know this may sound like a strange question, but, I am curious following a discussion in the chat. There seems to be 2 distinct lines here & I can see both sides. So lets debate it! The 2 lines are:- 1. The pt is delivered to hospital with an outcome - Doesnt matter if the pt only lives a short time on a ventilator, it a sucess because the family said goodbye. 2. The pt walks from hospital & is able to contribute to society in a meaningful way after hospitalisation. Do we like to think it is the first to pat ourselves on the back to boost our stats? Or should we take a fresh look at the benefits of allowing the families to have peace with the patient? Looking forward to the replies Phil

Timmy, I think the frogs here need an attitude realignment. The pt has a Hx of Cardiac Illness, I would guess he is on aspirin or similar, so he is going to bleed. Having said that, if it has bled for that long, I would be doping everything possible to look @ why & Tx to hospital. He was probably more Hypertensive with the stresses of the event. Dont feel bad Timmy, I think u got a couple of Paramedics with the preverbial carrot in their bums. U did the right thing Phil

Bushy you only leave me with one thing to say [/font:5aa84a64cd] YOU IDIOT

ACTUAL WRITING ON HOSPITAL CHARTS 1. The patient refused autopsy. 2. The patient has no previous history of suicides. 3. Patient has left white blood cells at another hospital. 4. Patient's medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days. 5. She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night. 6. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year. 7. On the second day the knee was better and on the third day it disappeared. 8. The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed. 9. The patient has been depressed since she began seeing me in 1993. 10. Discharge status: Alive, but without my permission. 11. Healthy appearing decrepit 69-year old male, mentally alert, but forgetful. 12. Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch. 13. She is numb from her toes down. 14. While in ER, she was examined, x-rated and sent home. 15. The skin was moist and dry. 16. Occasional, constant infrequent headaches. 17. Patient was alert and unresponsive. 18. Rectal examination revealed a normal size thyroid. 19. She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life until she got a divorce. 20. I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy. 21. Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation. 22. Examination of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized. 23. The lab test indicated abnormal lover function. 24. Skin: somewhat pale. but present. 25. The pelvic exam will be done later on the floor. 26. Large brown stool ambulating in the hall. 27. Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities. 28. When she fainted, her eyes rolled around the room. 29. The patient was in his usual state of good health until his airplane ran out of gas and crashed. 30. Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant. 31. She slipped on the ice and apparently her legs went in separate directions in early December. 32. Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. Smith, who felt we should sit on the abdomen and I agree. 33. The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stock broker instead. 34. By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped, and he was feeling better.

It is with reat delight that i advise that the Ashes have returned to their rightful home. Will the english ever learn to play cricket?