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Not a huge fan of Gino's. Given they are very tasty. I just don't like how everyone has to help themselves to all the fixins. How many people go through there during a day, and their dirty paws are in them. No thanks (although, my partner did get one from there though)

That had to be such a foul smell! When I was a kid, I was in my basement putting together model airplanes. I unplugged "something" so I could plug in a lamp for better light. Little did I know, what I had unplugged was our bigass freezer that was full of deer meat and beef. Also during the summer, while it was not Texas... it still produced a very horrible smell.

Guess I won't be doing that again.

Now I don't feel quite so bad for eating that roast duck the other night.

Actually it is a camping cooler that also heats up. I do see your point though. They were just all bent out of shape I didn't bring them any. My supervisor laughed about it.

So I was on a long transport and I picked up some food (A couple cheese steaks from Pat's). I didn't want them to get cold, so I put them in the IV warmer. I thought it was a great idea. Until day shift came in to do their truck check and asked me why the MICU smelled like cheese steaks.

Sounds a lot like anticholinergentic overdose, aside from them not hallucinating due to the unconsciousness. Was the grass cut recently? Any weed whacking? Maybe some plants got chewed up and caused it. (Jimson weed for example) I will stick with my treatment with o2, monitor. Keep an eye out for vomiting. Try some Narcan just in case. It won't hurt. Transport and let the Dr figure it out

I'd compete, but I would fail the registration portion... maybe next year

some sort of barbiturate

I was thinking heat stroke.

lets run some saline in those IV's 20cc/kg cold packs on back of necks, armpits and groins.. get them inside the ambulance with the a/c on

Skin temp and condition? Is it hot outside? Is there anything around the patients or in the backyard? No one saw what happened? Patient info? allergies, medications, history? Call for a second unit if there wasn't one coming. high flow o2 for both patients, IV access

Were they cooking? Or any lighter fluid around? Do they respond to pain? Breathing, pulse?

Time of day, weather? Location?

It is to my understanding that phenergan isn't recommended to give in allergic reactions IV/IM/SQ, only PO. Have I been misinformed here? If I am correct, then in this scenario, giving pheneran to this child might not work very well if his throat is swelling. Ok, sorry... my mistake. It can be used in IV or IM at the same dose you would for PO.

hope you have a fast recovery man, get well soon

Chances are highly unlikely I can be there, but will this be on TV?

Good point.... of course their monitor will look amazing from their point of view. I would like to see one for myself and try it.

Looks alright, but could use some more work. Durability is nice, but I can't remember anyone ever actually dropping our monitors. As for all the capabilities, it is only a matter of time before facilities will be equipped for them. Bluetooth is kind of cool too. If you have a laptop in your unit, it can automatically transfer all the info from the monitor right to the laptop. Now you have a digital copy of the events on your laptop instead of having to print out a 10ft long code summary when you forget to press the print button again. Seems like things are getting better, but still have a long way to go.

Great video. I get BBC America. I will have to keep an eye out for this show. Although it would be scary to be in that sort of position, I also think it might be kind of cool to try it out. The advances that have been made in medicine are amazing. There is so much out there being done and tested. I can't wait to see what else is coming to age. Also, those Brits have cool monitors, ours aren't quite as "musical" as theirs are Those IV locks are kind of cool too, looks like there is a much less chance for them to get caught on something and pulled out.

Rest In Peace

Great advice Ruff... I have seen this before. Given I have not been doing this as long as you or Herbie, I know the stress this profession can put us through. I put myself on a hiatus from EMS for similar reasons and a few others. I got back into things, and nothing has changed. I want to learn, and for the most part, you get treated like crap and put down for "being dumb". From my experiences, sadly... that is life. No matter where you work, being it is EMS, IT work, mechanic, whatever the job, it is the same. What we can do is make a difference. Like EMS49393 said.. Lead by Example. If we work together others will follow. Those who chose to do their own thing, will only prove to themselves how immature they are. Help those who need help. People are often to scared or shy to ask for help when they need it, fear they will be crapped on for not knowing something or not being "educated". Teach people, show them things while working. People who "hold us back" need the guidance and help to get better. They need to be pushed in a positive way. Hope things get better Herbie. Keep your head up bro. We need to get out someday for a beer and wings soon.

Should have got some work done on her face first... just a thought.

I wonder if they toss the salads too.

I know it's irrelevant, but I was watching a show on Discovery Health Called "Critical Hour" when I read over this post, and they were showing that same trauma room. creepy....