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  1. shannonlovesth

    Connecticut Elementary School Shooting

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkrxfYoQtc Radio Audio from the Scene. working on a transcript but this is very hard to listen to.
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    Connecticut Elementary School Shooting

    I don't ever want to have to handle a MCI scene where the mass is children. I am praying for everyone there. Sending strength to everyone on scene and all the families in the community and school.
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    the 100% directionless thread

    We watch this in my core 13 yesterday (or whatever we are supposed to call it now) and now I can't stop watching it. :rofl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnCGZhvSRj0
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    the 100% directionless thread

    :rofl: that actually is great advice.
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    the 100% directionless thread

    I can't sleep =[ this really stinks.
  6. shannonlovesth

    Face eating. Zombies?

    Hopefully I can post this here not sure if it deserves its own thread. So I can't sleep and went on one of my late night random youtube sprees and looked up stuff about Bath Salts and I found something really scary (besides the effects of bath salts). A lot of these people when taken by EMS for...
  7. shannonlovesth

    How old were you?

    Oh I know. Just good to remind myself of my goal to get through some of the hard stuff ya know. Right now i'm going in to my last batch of Pre-reqs before heading to the nursing program (duel admission with a community college to save some money) so I still have a long way to go. And I will...
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    How old were you?

    I just say critical care nursing because I wanna work in a trauma/ICU environment also would love to work with Air Medical. When I went for my interview for my nursing school that is what they called it when I told them where I would like to work after I graduate. For some reason it also says it...
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    How old were you?

    Basically grew up around EMS. Started riding as a cadet at 16. Certified as EMT-B at 17. NJ doesn't have EMT-I and stuff anymore. Currently at 19 going to school for critical care nursing. Goal is to became an NP in critical care and trauma.
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    Blood Pressure on the Road

    Oh great thread. Righting some of these tips down to try. Thank You guys!
  11. shannonlovesth

    How are vollys viewed by paid EMT's?

    You guys keep mentioning an issue with a uniforms and volunteers and them not being in it. I know at my station you don't get near the truck unless you have boots, ems pants, and proper shirt. Same goes many times for 3rd rig jobs/all calls. Is it really bad in some areas? If so is it okay if I...
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    How are vollys viewed by paid EMT's?

    Disclaimer: I have been EMS for only 3 years. I can only give an opinion based on my short experience as a volunteer. As a volunteer I can't stand ones that use "its okay we are only volunteers" as an excuse to not do a job correctly. I will admit in my little experience this is a problem I...
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    How are vollys viewed by paid EMT's?

    Training don't mean jack if you don't get out on the street use it. I am a volunteer and have a lot of respect for the paid people in my department (I belong to a half and half department). They deal with a lot of good calls but also have to deal with a lot of B.S. during the day like we do at...
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    Paperless PCR's - pros..cons?

    Young EMT so enter into a squad that only used EMScharts electronic system. I often get really annoyed with it though. Mostly because our most common and basic things are not options in it. Most annoying thing is trying to document Anatomy of Injury because you have to go through things like...
  15. shannonlovesth

    5 Terrifying Secrets About Riding in an Ambulance

    I honestly agree 100% with number 4 about the abuse of the system.
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    tv show TRAUMA resurrected!

    Stop with the over dramatic shows about EMS/Fire. Honestly I would prefer a Reno 911 style show about EMS/Fire than this show.
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    When to cut away a patient's clothes?

    Agreed. I sometimes forget that the shears could fall under "Toys". Also love the signature quote.
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    Applying for EMT positions with a history mental illness

    I say go for it. Maybe do some ride alongs but def go for it. If one has a mental illness they can use it to an advantage in the field. Some times people don't understand 911 calls involving mental illness but when you have one you can better understand the pt. You don't have to share...
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    When to cut away a patient's clothes?

    Anytime I bring a pt. to our Level 1 Trauma center there clothes are getting cut. Pt. that are unconscious. Also if your not able to get large hoodies jackets off and impedes me from hearing an accurate blood pressure than i'm will cut the sleeve to get the cuff on. I have a question though...
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    What is your most ridiculous call?

    One of my first calls as a cadet was for a allergic reaction. We get to the house and the guy is laying on the floor covered with a blanket doing this awful fake shivering teeth clattering act. He basically tells us "My girlfriend an I were wrestling and she bit me. I think I'm allergic to her...
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