Recent content by DrParasite

because we don't know, yet certain people are convicting this provider without knowing all of the details, or any other items that are going on on his life. that was why it was clearly indicated as an extreme example, because there is a lot of missing context No one is saying his actions were...

and yet So you admit you have lost your cool a time or two, but then state that it's never acceptable... sounds a little hypocritical if you ask me... Now, I don't see anyone excusing the behavior... or saying what the provider did was appropriate. As a general rule, I don't think it's...

Since I'm out of the loop, how do they get treated? because I went to https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1979501-treatment#d10, and the site said the following: is there a better treatment prehospitally?

You know what a AAA is? they are ticking time bombs. And even if you do everything right, the patient might still die. It's not your stupidity, you did your job. and if you hadn't palpated it, you don't know what you would have missed and your instructor would have killed the patient...

https://www.amny.com/police-fire/first-responders-grocery-delivery-nyc-council/

this one isn't nearly as cut and dry as previous charges... however, as a general rule, restrained people shouldn't be placed face down on the cot during transport... it could end poorly for all involved...

saw this on FB: EMTs start at 24.37/hr The interview and written components are virtual. The sim and PAT are done the first and second day of the academy. Feel free to email emsrecruit@wake.gov for more information on the relocation incentive. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16tUr83m6K/

Ambulance Data Reveals That Boston Drivers Are 4 Times More Likely to Run Over Pedestrians From Black Neighborhoods - Streetsblog Massachusetts https://mass.streetsblog.org/2025/07/01/ambulance-data-reveals-that-boston-drivers-are-4x-more-likely-to-run-over-pedestrians-from-black-neighborhoods

Unfortunately, ambush attacks are almost always 100% unavoidable. if someone wants to hurt you, they will find a way. We saw the same thing happen in Webster NY. Firefighting is a risky job, but no firefighter expects to be injured or killed from gunfire, especially when responding to a fire...

After reading the report provided... there is soo much shady stuff going on, a complete absence of any competent management, and a complete lack of oversight, I would say the organization should be shut down. Let the township purchase / acquire the station, fire all of the volunteers...

I've seen fire departments do this, but only one non-fire EMS agency. I'm thrilled to see more department doing that, and I hope more non-fire agencies do the same!

That's actually my opinion on graduate school as well; however, I would caveat your statement that most employers won't pay for you to attend paramedic school, however they will reimburse you if you complete the program and stay with the company for 2-3 years (which also gives you your first...

1) this was an ambulance that rolled over after being struck by a car 2) the person was facing forward, with no patient; absolutely no reason to not be seat belted 3) I'd be lying if I said I always wore a seatbelt in the back of the ambulance; in the front, almost 99% of the time, but in the...

if they say it's a PAT and a drug screen, expect that. if they throw in a written exam, take the exam too (that is to validate that you know the baseline material of an EMT). Are they ALLOWED to give you a written exam? absolutely. an employer can do whatever they want (within reason and the...

any guesses on if they will cancel the next academy dur to budgetary issues, and then complain about the rising OT costs for EMS personnel?