the 100% directionless thread

[RocketMedic]

Responded for slightly slurred speech with no other complaints, progressed to altered, coded within two minutes of us transferring care in the ED. That was unexpected.

Massive stroke with stem damage? MI?

 

[STXmedic]

Massive stroke with stem damage? MI?

When we got to the ED, I thought he had a bleed and was herniating.

We came back about 6hrs later and the nurse pulled us aside. He had an ischemic bowel that perf'd, causing acute peritonitis and sepsis. He had a lactate of 13.7mg/dl.

 

[ViolynEMT]

Three weeks on the job and I'm injured and on light duty.

 

[CALEMT]

Three weeks on the job and I'm injured and on light duty.

What the hell?

 

[Gurby]

Three weeks on the job and I'm injured and on light duty.

Not a lifting injury I hope?

 

[ViolynEMT]

Not a lifting injury I hope?

Yup. My arm.

 

[Jim37F]

Ouch. If you don't mind me asking, what happened? At least arms tend to heal better than backs do..

 

[ViolynEMT]

Ouch. If you don't mind me asking, what happened? At least arms tend to heal better than backs do..

I was lifting the gurney with a patient on it and felt pain in my forearm. Ulna near elbow. I thought maybe it was a stress fracture. The supervisor was called and I was taken to an urgent care for x rays. Turned out to be a bad sprain. I'm not allowed to lift more than ten pounds for a while. Looks like I'll be working in the office.

 

[RocketMedic]

Does anyone have experience with Quicken Loans? I am comparing them against Wolfe Financial (dba as Integrity Mortgage Group) and although they are offering a better rate, their reviews are generally negative. Wolfe seems to be a nonentity but local anecdote says they are good. Does anyone have any experience with Quicken and how well do they fund and close?

 

[Jim37F]

Anyone have any experience with those at home food delivery meal plans? Apparently my folks are about to start nutrisystem so I'm just curious....I heard about one called blue apron where instead of completed diet meals they send you the ingredients and instructions so you cook it yourself at home..sounds interesting especially for someone like me who kinda sucks at both meal planning and cooking haha

 

[Angel]

i have a crush on my coworker....
=((( i dont wanna

 

[PotatoMedic]

Why don't you want?

 

[Aprz]

Because it is a co-worker. If the relationship doesn't work out well, you will still have to interact with them at work.

 

[Angel]

that and its awkward i think...ive dated a coworker before and just like @Aprz said...it was a disaster. I ended up having to get another job. im hoping the feelings just go away.

 

[PotatoMedic]

But it is love! OK I'll stop being immature. Yes coworkers can be dangerous.

 

[DesertMedic66]

Just found out that my first cardiac arrest patient ever as a medic was discharged home with no lasting disabilities and full able to take care of himself.

 

[cruiseforever]

But it is love! OK I'll stop being immature. Yes coworkers can be dangerous.

It can also be very rewarding.

 

[terrible one]

Just found out that my first cardiac arrest patient ever as a medic was discharged home with no lasting disabilities and full able to take care of himself.

#herolevelstatusunlocked

 

[ViolynEMT]

Does anyone have suggestions for wrist supports? Does anyone use them on the job?

 

[NomadicMedic]

Never seen anyone with them on the job.

At the last job (and where I am now) you wouldn't be approved for work if you couldn't pass a functional job assessment without adjuncts like a splint. Seems like a liability to me.