Recent content by Sandiistaken123

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    Vent about age

    As someone with autism, I’ve noticed that I’m a lot more mature for my age, but I understand where you’re coming from. Thank you for the good luck.
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    Vent about age

    Sometimes it kind of gets on me how people in my workplace make fun of me for being a 16 year old girl, I know that I’m young, but I don’t understand it. I’ve passed my practical and am going into my state exam. I’ve done well on my ride alongs. But the chief examiner at my practical laughed at...
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    I went on my first two calls and they terrified me

    That means a lot for you to say that, thank you. I do consider myself to be very caring and compassionate, I hope this will do me well in future EMS calls. Even the paramedics were confused on why three people died in two days; I guess it was just bad luck
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    I went on my first two calls and they terrified me

    That’s what the paramedics told me, they had a meeting with me and my mother since I’m a minor. I appreciated it but it still scared me
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    I went on my first two calls and they terrified me

    So I’m 16 years old and nearly done with training, but for the final part I had to do two ride alongs, which was fine by me. Tho within those two ride alongs I witnessed three corpses; the first was a cardiac arrest call for an old man in diapers who threw up then croaked. I was assigned to do...
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    How do EMTs deal with suicidal adolescents?

    I’m not, I’ve just seen a bunch of overdose cases in my city, with the majority being troubled teens
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    Good Glucometer for jump bag

    Mostly reviews lol
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    How do I get over my emetophobia?

    Oh, that’s nasty! Did she vomit from the overindulgence or the injuries? (Given she was ejected)
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    If a person is in hypovolemic shock, what are the appropriate measures?

    I understand, thank you for being respectful. However, what is this website for if people aren't meant to ask medical questions? (genuine question)
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    How do I get over my emetophobia?

    Both, I am mostly afraid of the sickness that comes with the vomiting patient.
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    How do I get over my emetophobia?

    I found an EMS certification program that takes ages 16 and up, and I want to start in fall. However I have a mild fear of vomit. What's the best way to manage this? (Please be respectful) ❤️
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    How do EMTs deal with suicidal adolescents?

    ehhh, maybe so. But It's a good thing to put on my resume
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    If a person is in hypovolemic shock, what are the appropriate measures?

    My thoughts are intravenous saline, breathing support and even AED if needed, but I am not sure.
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