Scaramedic

Where in the hell do you work? Butcher Holler? Mogadishu? Falluja?

+5 for the lady from the Northwest. You wouldn't believe how many people don't get it Rural EMT-I. Good post. :thumbleft:

I can only speak for myself but I've gotten women's clothes off faster than that without trauma shears.

Am I the only one that thinks Dixie was kind of hot in a GMILF kind of way?

this stupid thread?

If it doesn't make it on the chart then not only is it illegal it's unethical. This is the problem with improperly educated provider's using meds. Anything you give a patient is important down the road. Failing to chart something is the pinnacle of incompetence.

Are you talking about this Armageddon?

Found this site by accident. Flashcards

I hope this isn't going to take long because I feel a crap coming on.

CBCP - Certified Business Continuity Professional Someone who specializes in business continuity/disaster recovery. Anthony I think Spenac was commenting on the punctuation/grammar in the post above mine. I swear sometimes I feel like a translator between you two.

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We have some pretty technical and new equipment for such cases. First off the XJ-4537P mobile stabilization device... ...and the new Laerdal-Galls-Physio Control Mulit-use Kevlar enhanced mono splint.

Do you come here often? What's your sign? That neck brace matches your eyes. Seriously, I would reassure and explain to her what's going on. Usually patients are concerned about others in the MVA, so keep them updated on the other victims. Also don't forget the most important line in medicine, reserved for patients who are dead or dying "we're doing all we can."

You know what, I actually like it. I wish we could get out of the "Ford" mode for ambulances.

You shouldn't have to worry about pranks if you assert yourself from the beginning. If someone gives you an order respond appropriately. My favorite line is "Do I look like your bitch?" If you make a mistake and someone tells you the right way to do it, just say "I know." Personally I love it when a newbie tells me that. If you don't like the way your station does something make sure and point out "that's not the way we did it at Mooseknuckle VFD ." I am sure they will change their policies after that. Also Paramedics tend to get big heads so make sure you point out that "Paramedic save lives, EMT's save Paramedics." I'll tell ya I never get tired of that classic T-shirt line. Finally make sure and buy everything you can that says Firefighter or EMT. T-shirts, belt buckles, underwear, watches and of course your own personal jump kit. Galls is always a good source. Good luck and welcome to EMS. :wink:

No you also get a snazzy certificate and a cool little card to put in your wallet. :roll: You know what the difference between an educated person and a trained monkey is? An educated person will listen to those that have already been down the road they are just starting.

I've been told that map makers purposely make mistakes on streets. This is the way they can prove if someone is copying their maps and marketing them as their own. Makes sense to me. If it's true no map is perfect, nor is any mapping software.

Wrong. There is a reason hospitals have two separate areas in the waiting room, triage and billing. Triage is where the patient (unless critical) is seen by an RN and placed in an order for treatment based on chief complaint. It's a simple concept that too many civilians cannot comprehend. Chest pain before finger lac, GSW above hemorrhoids, open laceration before sprain. This is how it is decided the order patients are seen. After triage (in most hospitals I've been around) they are THEN sent to billing. The treatment order has already been set by the time they are sent to billing. If a hospital is basing treatment on a financial basis they are breaking the law as long as they have a big EMERGENCY sign out front.

You know what I always loved about those things? You make them out of tan and brown plastic slap a fish decal on them and they cost $14.99. You make them out of orange plastic and slap a star of life decal on them, $79.99!!

Oh yeah, now you tell me!! Do you want to ruin my Nursing career too!!!

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I agree Doc. I do not understand this thread. By the way the guy with the spoon wedged up his ass is waiting in room 6!

My question is why would you want to? Rushing without thinking to make a scene time is poor patient care and just plain stupid. Deliberate and thought out care is not necessarily a bad thing people. Rushing off scene with a fast run to the hospital is so 70's. Yes it has it's place in trauma but even then you shouldn't move faster than you can think.