the 100% directionless thread

[Handsome Robb]

Didn't catch the unit number. Posting at a Quick Stop two exits before Red Rock. 1300hrs to 1315hrs.

BTW, know a newer medic in his 50's (older newbie playing with the youngins)?

Sounds like it may have been me. We were up there around that time. We tried to hide from downtown but the dispatcher found us and posted us back central after a short vacation up there.

And yes I do, I love that guy! He's a cool dude. Gettin' after it a little late in the game but he's awesome so he gets away with it.

 

[Handsome Robb]

I agree but crazy thing here is chemical restraints are preferred per protocol but state requires med con orders for any restraints. Your lucky to get physical restraint orders from the resident over the phone so good luck with the benzos.

That's ridiculous. I'd restrain them then call.

If it's too the point of needing restraints you don't have the time to call and wait for a doc then explain the situation then get orders.

Stupid protocol.

I'd tell a resident to stuff it if they denied me. They aren't stuck in a 6x 10 box with the violent patient rolling down the freeway at 65 mph.

 

[Mountain Res-Q]

Sounds like it may have been me. We were up there around that time. We tried to hide from downtown but the dispatcher found us and posted us back central after a short vacation up there.

And yes I do, I love that guy! He's a cool dude. Gettin' after it a little late in the game but he's awesome so he gets away with it.

When I get home I will post a pick.

That medic knew my Grandfather. He was at the funeral. He was the one who picked him up at the VA for his trip to the hospital where he would die. <insert "its a small world" theme>

"Interesting" day... Never been to a military funeral... but I really need to remove myself from this field; my perspectives and reactions toward death are just too odd... I may be damaged goods (women beware)...

 

[Handsome Robb]

When I get home I will post a pick.

That medic knew my Grandfather. He was at the funeral. He was the one who picked him up at the VA for his trip to the hospital where he would die. <insert "its a small world" theme>

"Interesting" day... Never been to a military funeral... but I really need to remove myself from this field; my perspectives and reactions toward death are just too odd... I may be damaged goods (women beware)...

Gotcha. He's an awesome guy. Always smiling, friendly and just a genuine good person.

I'm sorry for your loss bud.

 

[ffemt8978]

And the new diet fad will begin in 3, 2, ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17511011

 

[Mountain Res-Q]

Gotcha. He's an awesome guy. Always smiling, friendly and just a genuine good person.

I'm sorry for your loss bud.

Cool. Like I said in chat, it was you or one of your coworkers holding his hand during all the cva, mi, cancer stuff over the years. You never think about it in this field, but it is very likely that a medic or emt somewhere will be called on to hold the hand of someone you know; good to know that people take it seriously, treating every patient as if they were family. Something to take how for everyone: you next patient is loved by someone.

And back at ya. Sucky few months for the both of us; just gotta hope that for every 5 crappy things, life gives something good.

Sorry, melancholy day, all. And this 12 hours driving 600+ miles today SUCKS!!! :thumbdown:

 

[Handsome Robb]

Cool. Like I said in chat, it was you or one of your coworkers holding his hand during all the cva, mi, cancer stuff over the years. You never think about it in this field, but it is very likely that a medic or emt somewhere will be called on to hold the hand of someone you know; good to know that people take it seriously, treating every patient as if they were family. Something to take how for everyone: you next patient is loved by someone.

And back at ya. Sucky few months for the both of us; just gotta hope that for every 5 crappy things, life gives something good.

Sorry, melancholy day, all. And this 12 hours driving 600+ miles today SUCKS!!! :thumbdown:

I'll drink to that!

:beerchug:

 

[Mountain Res-Q]

I'll drink to that!

:beerchug:

I'll wait til I get home. I've seen too many nevada LEOs to do that here... lol... home... then Vodka...

 

[Handsome Robb]

I'll wait til I get home. I've seen too many nevada LEOs to do that here... lol... home... then Vodka...

They've been out in force lately.

Drive safely my friend. And enjoy that vodka when you get home!

 

[Mountain Res-Q]

They've been out in force lately.

Drive safely my friend. And enjoy that vodka when you get home!

Ya... not gonna test the "professional courtesy" standards across state lines. Say what you will about California, but at least our cops are corrupt... j/k

 

[Handsome Robb]

Ya... not gonna test the "professional courtesy" standards across state lines. Say what you will about California, but at least our cops are corrupt... j/k

haha. Most of our cops are angry rednecks.

With that said, they are angry rednecks that I get along with quite nicely. I scratch their backs and they scratch mine, so to speak.

It's nice to be able to call someone who will take custody of that drunk human being who has no need of an ER visit but is intoxicated enough to be "unable to care for themselves". On the other hand they call us to deal with the ones who get a little too drunk, ok a lot too drunk, and can't go to the drunk tank due to how intoxicated they are. Then they get a sweet ride with me and my bright and shining personality in my spiffy ambulance

Although the other day a LEO asked my partner if he got stuck with "the oldest box in the fleet" since the relatively new guy has to drive it. I take offense to that, I love my ambulance, she treats me well. Well unless her transmission goes out...not that it's ever happened before h34r:

 

[fast65]

So I may have been dancing to "Working for the Weekend" while driving through town today...and I MAY have gotten a gentleman walking on the sidewalk to start dancing with me. Check that off my to do list today.

And now to enjoy a delicious Black Butte Porter, I think I'll give this chocolate diet a try.

 

[adamjh3]

Hooray new - for me anyway - computer.

It'd be nicer if it wasn't because my other one took a crap

 

[Jon]

got.my hair pulled and got spit on ...

Girl, you have a kinky job.

Oh, wait. You didn't like it. Nevermind.

 

[Jon]

...You never think about it in this field, but it is very likely that a medic or emt somewhere will be called on to hold the hand of someone you know; good to know that people take it seriously, treating every patient as if they were family. Something to take how for everyone: you next patient is loved by someone.

Amen.
Actually had a similar story related to me by a career firefighter recently. Ended up, the treated the LOLINAD with the same respect they would give their grandma... and her grandson was a firefighter in a different house... Someone else made the crew dinner the next shift. You never know who the person is, or who they were related to.


And PS, Mountain - It gets better, but you never get over it. If you need anything, we're all here for you.

 

[adamjh3]

First day doing live starts, missed all four attempts in a guy with huge ropes for veins. Eff

 

[Anjel]

First day doing live starts, missed all four attempts in a guy with huge ropes for veins. Eff

That sucks.

If it makes you feel any better I am 25 for 25 lol sorry :-(

My teacher made us do 15 on each other. I was getting sick of looking like a junky. Then I had 10 successful in the hospital.

Once you get the technique you want to use down pat, then you will get the hang of it. And find the people with the biggest veins possible to start with at first.

My partner let me put a 16g in her AC. She wanted me to use a 14 but I chickened out lol

 

[Sasha]

First day doing live starts, missed all four attempts in a guy with huge ropes for veins. Eff

Some days you're on your game some days you're not.

Today you weren't. Tomorrow you try again.

 

[ATrain]

Holy balls, what a day... Still got 3 hours left of a 12 hour internship shift, but already made 11 runs including a STEMI, actual stroke, an OD that I intubated, and other various ALS goodies.

 

[Tigger]

First day doing live starts, missed all four attempts in a guy with huge ropes for veins. Eff

I got my first live start, and then missed the following four. Ooops. It just takes some time to get a solid technique down, then they get easier. I think my first one was just luck. It also sounds corny but if you tell yourself "that vein is small, I'm going to miss," you'll miss.