FireMedic65

Yes, it is TV, but it is BAD tv. It portrays a profession very poorly.

It is a very intense workout. You don't have to "give it your all" to see results, but if you want the results you see on tv, you have to dedicate yourself to it. I was doing it for about a month, until I pulled out my shoulder again. I had to cut back on it and then I caught a stomach bug and had to stop for about 2 weeks. The hardest part, believe it or not, is the strict diet you have to follow. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to eat, but it was hard to follow. Eating every 3-4hrs and stuff got to be a bit much. I say keep at it. It is great routine to follow, even if you don't do it all out.

I still vote we get Las Vegas back!

Well.. if you find it let us know.

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The producer is delusional!

Two weeks? Where did you order it from?

Sorry to hear about your mom. I surly sounds like you are getting a raw deal here. I suggest taking it up with the dean. I do not know how your clinical/practicum works up in Canada, so I can't fully suggest any real solutions. When I was in medic school, there was no time to wait for students that were behind, for whatever reason. The program went fast and if you missed out, you missed out. There was a student towards the end of the program whom became very ill, and missed a few weeks of class. He was able to recover by having his books in the hospital and people taking assignments to him. Acomidations were made to help, but if he missed stuff, he missed stuff. In your situation, it sucks. If you can make up the time, I don't see why they would give you a hard time over it. It sounds like your clinical person is a &$*)(@ and lazy. Go above their head.

Do we get said software to play around with for free?

I wish they would bring back Las Vegas! That was an awesome show!

I didn't notice he was autistic either. I need to read more closely. In this case, he should have had an escort such as a parent. There are many different types of autism as well. Depending on which, it would determine a different course of action/treatment.

Why is the patient going some where else for evaluation? What brought them to the hospital in the first place? Why do you need me to transfer this patient? All these questions should be asked, instead of blindly agreeing with the doc. If I feel the need to "retrain" a patient for my own personal safety, my crew, and for the patient themselves, good luck convicting me of anything. Especially if the patient came into the ER showing violent behavior. During transport, I would most definitely secure them with the seat belts. I would watch them and not play on my cell phone texting my friends or whatever. Transferring a patient isn't an "easy" trip. Just because it's not a 911 emergency, that doesn't mean they don't require the same amount of observation.

As yes, very true. But these people are there for a reason, and being transported to another facility for a reason. Don't let them fool you. They are kind of like stripper. Strippers just want your money. They will pretend to like you and act like you are the sexiest man alive. Once they get your dollar, you are invisible. We know this, we know how they are. Psych patients are no different.. only we don't stuff money in their pants.

True. I am unaware of how they were restrained in this situation. And if I am not mistaken, leather restraints are to be removed from ambulances. These people do need care. I am however, not properly trained to deal with them. Usually, they are calm and just lie there. Sometimes make threats and use foul language. If the patient presents violent behavior, I will refuse to transport them on account of my personal safety and my partner.

1. Cops can be lazy. They don't want to deal with such things. If they are't under arrest, they don't bother. If the patient is violent, you can request a cop come with you, but likely won't happen. There are often special services that will come and pick up the patients, but it is usually some poor sap that works for a company that deals with screwed up kids. They come in a car, usually their POV. 2. Yes, and yes. Refer to above. 3. Where I work, yes. I have every right to refuse a transport. If the patient is uncontrollable, I will not transport without sedation. And I can't transport a sedated patient in most cases due to protocols/standing orders. I would need an RN to tag along, and they won't do that for a number of reasons. Also, many ambulances companies have contracts with these facilities, where you cannot refuse the transport. It sucks. I pray for a 911 call. 4. Usually, don't have a choice because of contracts with the facilities. Sedating a patient and restraining them will vary depending on what area you live in. Again, it sucks. These crazies I'd like to vec and vent. (can't transport a patient with vecuronium on board) 5. No idea, I should look into it. As should everyone else. 6. Same as above. Knowing the law always helps when you want to change it 7. Depends on the situation. Generally speaking though, no. I will inform the driver to stop the vehicle ASAP though. Contact PD and hopefully they will do their job. As a side note though, I can tie a damn good knot, and I would be impressed to see someone escape from them.

I always thought it was pretty taboo to be asking how much money other people make. But to each their own I guess Let's just say I don't make enough.

I especially like how Daniel Tosh tried out the ipad Apple sent him on his tv show. I can't link the video because of copyrights, but I can explain what he did. Apple sent Daniel Tosh an ipad to demo on his Comedy Central TV show, "Tosh.O". The video showed him holding the gizmo, then the next scene, he was standing on a conference room table, with a golf club. He then "drove" the ipad across the room. Later, stating they never even turned the thing on.

They will address these already known problems after they make their money after the first gen release. After they do so, they will announce a new release, fixing some of the already known issues. Then go it again, so on and so forth... we have seen this before with all their other products. Am I denying it's a good product? No, not really. It has potential to be pretty cool, but needs lots of work. I will wait until they "fix" the problems until I decide to look into actually buying one. Until then, I am happy with my uber netbook.

firefighters don't need to eat.... ever

It's no secret to non medical people that which facility has the best capabilities for which specialty. Although medical people will know this stuff, general public usually do as well. They know other people who have been to them, and they read the paper. People with an illness such as heart disease, will generally do some research to see who in the area will give them the best care.

very touching story.. kind of brought a tear to my eyes

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thanks for sharing...

not a lot wrong with an accelerated program as long as you put in the effort to learn everything you need to know and have a good strong background in EMS before you go forth with it.

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