Mateo_1387

Why can't you accept that there may be genetic factors that influence how we drive? Just as well, your examples should also include that maybe, just maybe, bad driving may arise from neurological dysfunction caused by genetics. Just sayin'. If my insurance rates rise because I have the issue, I'd consider suing my parents...

To parrot what Dwayne said, thanks for sharing with us how you feel. I would suggest that if you continue to have issues with the call, that you may wish to seek the help of a counselor. Psychological issues/stresses are not 'our' specialty. Honestly, this is a fairly anonymous forum. I think people want you to share the specifics of your call because it will help us all give you better advise about the situation. You obviously have the guts to come forward and tell us you have an issue. The choice is your's though and we still respect you either way you choose. From you post, it seems that you have taken a situation that you did not create, and in that situation did not perform some intervention that may, or may not have given the patient a 0.01% chance of living. It may be silly, but why not only blame yourself only 0.01%, instead of the 100% that we perceive you blaming yourself for? It seems you were only accountable for that 0.01% and not the full life of the patient (as in you did not cause the situation). You quoted 'everyone makes mistakes', 'you did your best', and all that Jazz. Sure, everybody makes mistakes, and a number of people try and do their best. What separates the professionals from the check collectors is what I believe to be 'perfect practice'. (that is not my saying, but one I like). Perfect practice does not mean you go through motions and hope to gain the experience you need. Perfect practice means that each time you go to your next call, you apply your past experience and new knowledge to perfect that task at hand. It is not something that just comes, but rather something you work hard to obtain. This is what the other posters were trying to say, in a sense. They say to review the call and be critical of yourself, to a point. I am saying to review the calls but to be active in using the review to make yourself a better provider. I hope you can find that inner peace you are probably needing. Good luck bro ! Matty

Sure seems like a poorly thought out method.

I think I may be an OZ at heart. Its all good. I shouldn't hijack this thread arguing with Phil (whom I do respect) while distracting from the topic at hand. Sorry folks, it was rather rude on my part. If anyone wants to finish the discussion, we can do it in PM.

Ha. I do not disagree that the US ought to use a common system. I disagree with the pompous position you take by bringing your standard to this board and refusing to accommodate your post to our standards. Had I went to an Auzzie forum and spread the same bull, you would have eaten me alive. Rarely have I seen you post your Auzzie slang on this board, and I assume it is out of respect because that is not the 'standard' by which this board communicates. I guess it is more of a respect thing. Thanks for sharing your views though, bro. Matty (edited twice, once to figure out the multiple quote system, the second to make the reply post, the third to explain the edits.)

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Funny story man, awkward moments like that are fun to hear about, even thought they may not be the best of situations. I love how you tell your 19 year old coworker's embarrassing stories that put you in a hard spot, but what about 52 year old Nick's stories? I am sure there has to be a good story about an awkward situation you have put your partner in.

Agreed. I have not heard much about this incident, and I am not familiar with anybody that works in said area who would know. I'll keep my ears open for info. My condolences to the family and friends of the medic, may he rest in peace. Matty

I am sure that 'pride' may not be instilled in youth so much today, but the lack of pride is all over the board, not just with the youth of today. I found that to be quite a generalization.

This is an American based forum, convert it for us. You would expect me to do the same on the Auzzie forum... Just sayin'...

I hear ya Vent. Removing all the remote controls seems like a reactive measure rather than a proactive/preventative measure. That is where my problem with the idea was.

So what are the other reasons you say there should be no remote control doors at these stations? Why should we remove all the remote controls for garage doors? Really Spenac, how often do people get ran over in front of the fire station garage door? Me thinks the statistics do not prove removing the devices.

Reminds me of this video... EMS of the future.

What exactly does his bus posses?

The patient did not die until EMS started improperly treating the patient.

This show left out one Super Duper Magnificently MAJOR point that makes EMS 'EMS'. In neither of the two episodes have I seen multiple fire trucks showing up on scene to remedy EMS' slow response times to medical emergencies. I wrote to the show so that they could fix this major flaw in their show. Y'all have a great day /sarcasm Matty

I was using the term ER Tech to mean an assistant in the ER, which could be a CNA or EMT. I have to respectfully disagree with you on that point. There are many 'hands on' people that can 'get it'. There are different resources and methods to helping you learn what you want to know. Just because you are a hands on person and have an unspecified learning disability does not make you incapable of learning. Chins up and get what you desire ! Matty

You could always work as a tech in the Emergency Room with a Certified Nursing Assistant cert. Question for you, why do you let Chemistry keep you from something you would like to do? Why exactly do you want to work in an emergency field? I have always been under the opinion that if you truly want something, you'll find a way to get it. Welcome to EMTCity. I hope you enjoy your stay. Matty

Very poorly written. I still cannot figure out if Anthony or Tony is the homeowner and which one got shot. And if Anthony is the homeowner why did he say this Or maybe it was Tony. I do not know.

I think it should be a required prerequisite, or at least a co-requisite. Sure chemistry is important. It is the basis of just about everything in the world. Yes, I have had two semesters of college chemistry. I can relate chemistry to aspects of EMS. It is important to understand acids and bases, electron chains, ions, and the things listed by Mobey. Chemistry sets our basis for understand more complicated physiology of the human body, such as the Krebs cycle, mechanisms by which drugs work in the body, action potentials and the like.

Does it really matter where the patient dies? I get the impression you do not want to be the one to stop CPR on an already dead patient. Is that the case? I do not mean to accuse, but rather truly understand where your position on this issue is coming from. I have been a little antagonist here on the forum lately, but this is sincere. I have only worked one code across from a hospital. It was in a Dr. Office. The patient was worked for approximately 20 minutes and then resuscitation efforts were ceased. Nobody thought twice about carrying the patient across the street because it was not necessary. We are capable of performing the actions needed during a cardiac arrest. Moving a patient in cardiac arrest is not in the best interest of the patient.