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No board, no trauma alert, no trauma center and he should probably take himself to the hospital to avoid a whopping bill that is going to be determined by his insurance company to be absolutely un warranted transport.

Do you really have this much time on your hands? Underwear, socks and belts maybe you should retire and get a job at Gap. Or join a fashion forum, or maybe grow up so I don't have to continue to read this nonsense, unbelievable. The first one was humerous, and I get your point, now your...

I apologise, I played apart in turning this into a debate. Also remember transfer of information is also part of the healing process, there is a ton of experience on this forum that will help you get to where you need to go and to have a successful career in EMS both physically and mentally...

No it shouldn't, I like provider discretion in these cases. Not everone fits in a nice little policy box, I have worked multiple traumatic arrests that have survived from no defect to minimal. It should be at the providers discretion, there are always extenuating circumstances that need to be...

Maybe we should allow for due process before casting judgement. I know its hard for the uneducated mind to remain neutral until the facts are revealed. An allegation is merely that, until proven otherwise. If he is guilty, which I will reserve judgement on until the facts are presented...

I think stress is a general term and isn't dependent on occupation alone. There are many factors that can contribute, personal problems, financial problems, marital problems as they overflow from the personal to professional arena and vice versa, stress is based on life as a whole not just one...

If you have never thought of quitting, you haven't been doing it long enough.

I would withheld the albuterol also, god knows how her muscle will react with the bump in activity, do you have CPAP? And with the drop in systolic after fluid administration and the severe abdominal pain leads me to believe shes bleeding somewhere, did you witness any dip in her mentation...

Its definitely a calling, just ask my wife what I call it after some days.

I guess I'll agree to disagree. My EMT class was two semesters, fourteen college credits, three days a week, anatomy and physiology were pre-reqs to be accepted. The class has now been replaced, enrollment was down because you can get the same certification in three weeks.

So if its accepted practice, put it on paper. I mean thats the only true test, isn't it? What are you scared of? Rules and boundaries are in place for a reason, no I don't agree with them all, they are in place for a reason and if we start allowing the lines to be crossed, then the...

Scared? No. Where do you draw the line then? First it's drawing up the medication, next it's a little more, then a little more, finally the situation is out of control, You want EMTs to know their place but then you blur the lines, that's when the problems start. And spiking a bag and...

Why? Are we in kindergarten?

Really, if your medics need assistance drawing and administering medications they should be working double medic. Street med, please there is no secret society of EMTs that on a regular basis work outside of their scope. If they do the system is broken. Your EMTs should be able to handle...

As with anything when there is a new system put in place the participating services usually go through some communication issues and growing pains. I don't see these instances you presented as insurmountable, explain to them we are not looking for patient care instructions over the radio, and...

I apologise, my posts were kind of DBish. I have had some experience with this topic, and I got a little heated about it. You just happen to be the unfortunate target. Again I apologise.

Your reeling, really? You made a comment in an online forum and someone quoted it, we should expect that. I didnt mean to jump on you personally, just the context of the statement is what I take issue with. Backing off the original comment is kind or well... You know, I still wouldnt...

I thought the original post was pretty benign. Regardless, I think is a great topic for discussion. With more and more vent dependent patients being managed at home, chances are we will be crossing paths on a more regular basis. The DOPE acronym is fantastic, thanks. Now as EMTs does your...

No offense but I think the comments made by LightsandSirens are selfish. Why would you put a family member in that situation? Commit a criminal act to satisfy the wishes of a loved one. And I can seperate my professional behavior from my personal beliefs. What I choose to live through or...

So much so I believe PETA is investigating. :)