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Here is a portion of the Texas Penal code. 9.32. DEADLY FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PERSON. (a) A person is justified in using deadly force against another: (1) if he would be justified in using force against the other under Section 9.31; (2) if a reasonable person in the actor's situation would not have retreated; and (3) when and to the degree he reasonably believes the deadly force is immediately necessary: (A) to protect himself against the other's use or attempted use of unlawful deadly force; or ( to prevent the other's imminent commission of aggravated kidnapping, murder, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, or aggravated robbery. ( The requirement imposed by Subsection (a)(2) does not apply to an actor who uses force against a person who is at the time of the use of force committing an offense of unlawful entry in the habitation of the actor.

Welcome amiga!

A joke certification? Should not be allowed near a emergency ambulance? Only good for IFT? These are not objective comments and should be taken personaly. It is clear that their intent was to belittle and offend. Could EMT level certs be expanded? Of course they could except we would probably call it something else. It makes me a little sad that Jake EMTP thinks so poorly of the EMT's he has worked with. It is regrettable that his experience with EMT's would be such to make him think that the EMT scope of practice is useless. I would think I could venture to say that all of us EMT's respect the medics in this forum. It is sad that we would think so highly of people that obviously don't reciprocate. It is equally sad that you would agree with him. EDIT: I read the article and noticed that the title mentions certification but the article refers to a state license. Even so their standard is not very high.

When an individual uses violence, even deadly violence, in accordance to the law, said person is not taking the law into their own hands but simply acting according to the lawful provisions. I think it is important to point out that self defense as defined by law is not "taking the law in their own hands" that seems to imply some sort of vigilantism.

You are such a cheerful, positive individual tonight. All you EMT friends appreciate the fraternal opinion you have of them.

I understand the fraternal love that develops among guys that face dangerous situations together. I love my team and have risked my own safety for them before, That said when I die I would hope they would not embarrass my memory by giving me honors that have neither been earned nor deserved. I cannot put my finger on what is so disturbing about this.

If is almost as if the "surviving" FF are "honoring" their fallen camarad as a means to bring attention to themselves. Almost like they are saying "We are burying a hero" "We are heroes too" I really, really just don't get it.

There is a psychosocial phenomenon that I recently observed that makes absolutely no sense to me but seems to make perfect sense to each of the participants. A young person that had volunteered at a local fire station for a couple of years suffers an MVC and unfortunately dies. This person has not ever put out any property fires and has not had the opportunity to save any lives because of their age but seems to be well liked. I never had the opportunity to meet this person. The person dies as a civilian, in a civilian vehicle during the execution of activities that have nothing to do with EMS. His FF partners and station give this person a funeral befitting a returning war hero, flags, lights and sirens, honor guards, flags flying from ladder trucks, you know, the works. For some reason I feel like a total jerk for my feelings but I wonder if all of these people have gone mad? Is it that I am the crazy person and there is some deeper community meaning that is part of a tapestry I cannot comprehend? The community seems to agree with the resources spent to honor someone who has only done what thousands more have done before. Because of this person's young age they have probably done less. It seems these honors should be reserved for persons who have indeed earned them. Do any of you guys have any insight into this mass psychology phenomenon?

I see your example is an different situation entirely. The situation i was referring to occurred in a state run socialized medical environment.

I could show you some pictures reflecting true poor patient management. I am not sure why but I will refrain.

Socialized medicine isn't all it is cracked up to be.

Practically all of my supplies are in the bag, so I use them frequently.

We were IFT with a pre-eclamptic patient with no insurance from a rural clinic to a hospital. We had been to two hospitals that had turned her down. The Mag Sulfate was working and her BP was better as well as other symptoms. Before we arrived at the last chance hospital for definitive care I tell the patient what the symptoms for pre-ecampsia are so she can affirm them when questioned. We arrive at a government, teaching hospital. After a 30 min wait in the hall a Dr. that looks like he is 12 y/o steps out to consult our patient. Her BP is back up a little as "Dr. Houser" asks her If she is seeing spots in her vision. The patient replies "What? I can't hear you because my ears are ringing, look at my hands how swollen they are!" I secretly laughed all the way back to the station.

12/6/12 just doesn't have the same effect.

I am an EMT and ventilate patients all the time while the medic is attending things that only he can do. It is all about resource economy and management. There are other things in the picture that seem more concerning. EDIT: The faces are interesting. Notice how the FF have a look of urgency, the guy in blue is striking a modeling pose (he is probably oblivious) and the guy in the back (who I assume is the medic) almost looks bored. This makes me think the patient may not be as critical as the first impression may seem.

......lub,dub,lub,dub,lub,dub ....

Make sure your socks match and your fly is up!

Ancient cultures still believe this to be effective.

If you are an EMS provider then you know what to do. If the hospital is going to send a BLS rig out I would call for an intercept and get on the road. Only hospitals have anticrotalics. Old timers soak those bites in kerosene and swear by it's effectiveness. The omish have the same practice. I wonder if there is any science to soaking wounds in coal oil?

Thanks bro. It will be good to remember that brown blood is fat blood. That should come in handy if we ever see it. Good scenario.

Not familiar with the brown blood pancreatitis ...

Welcome! As a returner you know what to do. I heard London had 5200 calls in a single shift recently. Is there any credence to this?

Kids get orphaned every day. He possibly should have thought about that when he decided not follow indications and follow up on his condition.

The dude has pneumonia, an infected abdominal wound, a cardiac history, an AMI playing basketball and still wins the lawsuit .... the world has gone mad. EDIT: He probably ate bacon three times a day as well. I wonder what his abdominal dimensions were?

What color is her skin? Does it have an abnormal color. When was her last bowel movement? Does her vomitus smell like feces? Does our rig carry methyline blue? Does she have a Dialudud induced Methemoglobinemia?