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  1. SandpitMedic

    COVID VACCINE - The Megathread

    I think he means like the .gov forcing it. Which I also oppose. if you don’t want it you shouldn’t have to get it. Plain and simple.
  2. SandpitMedic

    COVID VACCINE - The Megathread

    I got the J&J today. Uptick in younger patients admitted to ICUs in my area. Figured there is enough data available and the possible benefit > risk. New variants are flying in from all over the globe. I had hesitated for a litany of reasons, but if I throw a clot or develop GBS y’all know I’m...
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    Working in Qatar

    You had a good run. This is just the nature of contracting.
  4. SandpitMedic

    My COVID year as a medic.

    Already did. No, I am pretty new PA.
  5. SandpitMedic

    My COVID year as a medic.

    I wasn’t really sure where to post this, so I figured here is as good a place as any. The pandemic brought me more experience and more growth both professionally and personally as one could imagine. I went on multiple contracts for COVID assignments that have rewarded me richly down many...
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    Everyone is a paramedic.

    Eh... not a fan.
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    Did I cause barotrauma to a pt?

    Lol. Read the first paragraph and thought- no. That’s a lot of words for something that had about <1% chance.
  8. SandpitMedic

    EMT arrested for Molotov spree

    https://www.foxnews.com/us/connecticut-ambulance-worker-molotov-cocktail-attacks-police This dude is crazy.
  9. SandpitMedic

    Joining the USAR as a 68w; Worth it?

    re: Pararescue: I agree if you’re gonna join full time this would be the way to go... these guys aren’t door kickers either though... If that’s your goal look elsewhere. There are a couple of good books on PJs I’d recommend: Never Quit and Warriors Creed. If you want to serve your country...
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    Stressed guys messdd up on some calls.

    Always document at least two accurate sets of VS. It's okay to take a few seconds to get them... think of what taking a few extra minutes to get them could have meant for you or perhaps your patients.
  11. SandpitMedic

    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    How dare you! This is life and death here!!!! ....couldn't possibly be political.
  12. SandpitMedic

    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    There is a lot of work out there right now. Big money. Be careful of states like CA and NY, though, as they have sky high tax rates. Big money= more taxes.
  13. SandpitMedic

    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    Seems the elected leaders of the biggest democratic areas now contend the lockdowns must end as they have too many unintended consequences. In a dramatic complete reversal of their opinions from only days ago, many wonder why the sudden change of heart. These lockdowns and perpetuating the...
  14. SandpitMedic

    Naltrexone

    Takes away the pleasure/desire. That's the simple way to describe it. It is a common medication in addiction medicine.
  15. SandpitMedic

    Cops and former cops: do you like EMS better?

    Sounds like you weren't making your quotas ;)
  16. SandpitMedic

    COVID VACCINE - The Megathread

    Stock options. Haha!
  17. SandpitMedic

    COVID VACCINE - The Megathread

    Unpopular opinion here- Anyone asking an EMT or paramedic for serious detailed medical advice on vaccines is asking the wrong “healthcare provider.” The main duty we have in EMS is to slam that bang energy drink and quit loitering around in the EMS room because there are calls holding. Public...
  18. SandpitMedic

    mRNA Vaccine

    Nucleic acids? Not only is this the wrong thread, but the wrong website.
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