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Thanks for the civil response, Vene. I have no problem with liberal pain management but the "ALS Everything" crowd irks me, especially when this is a thread regarding a fracture of a BLS nature. And the OP was very clear it was BLS. At the risk of attracting more butt-hurt medics like flies...

Nevermind then. Hopefully there's another ALS unit around who will take care of the heart attack across the street.

I never would wait for 8/10 pain. I would ask the patient to rate their pain on the scale and ask if they would like some pain relief, even if it's as low as 2 or 3. It's the patient's emergency and the patient's body. So let's leave it at this: if this is a fracture with no additional...

And thus, the fly car was born. Well, I see you've taken everything I said seriously. I'm not the only one who "needs more education" evidently, but I suppose I can humor you. I... um... yeah, you took everything I said seriously. Let's keep it simple then: -The opening post of this...

You didn't comprehend my post. Let's try this again: You've basically reiterated what I said about the importance of pain management, assuming the pain is strong enough to require pain medication. Not every fracture results in a 8/10+ on the pain scale. Sure, the toe pain can be any number...

This is the stupidest thing I've seen on the internet. Pain control is an extremely important part of EMS. Pain is the 5th vital sign. But when someone stubs their toe and has a 2/10 on the pain scale, you really want an ALS rig to be pulled out of service? Heck, why not just call a...

I'm very confused. There is no medical emergency here, but there appears to be a facility that can't handle its own patients. This is a psych rehab center. They care for individuals with psychotic disorders. Of course there are going to be violent outbursts like this-- that's what...

You don't need to explain your actions or defend your character. Little pranks are awesome ways to have fun, relieve tension, and enjoy the sense of brotherhood. Obviously lasix in the coffee or nitro on the doorknob is way out of line, absolutely absurd, and not funny in the slightest. But...

Patient hated needles and needed to get an IV, only took the nurses four tries to land a winner. Pt: I'm sorry for crying. I just hate needles. Nurse: If you liked needles, you would be in a different kind of hospital. Had to be there maybe...

The -I cert is good if you can use it with a service that staffs I/P crews because you can better assist the medic and gain a deeper understanding of how ALS works. But maybe you shouldn't listen to me. Every medic program in my area will laugh you right out of the state if you don't show up...

I'm sure every EMS provider in the US stays awake at night, tormented by the thought that kiwi's don't respect them. It's comforting to know that other EMS systems are immune to pranksters.

Unless you plan on completing your nursing education prior to moving, it is not a good idea. Your EMS education simply will not transfer. If you want to do EMS work in Canada you will find yourself hitting the books again, although it will probably be a breeze after having gone through most of...

I attempted to lighten the mood with a two-word sentence. You take the internet far too seriously (big ego?). We obviously do not share a common reality. Derailing a BLS anatomy thread with a rant about an EMTLife mod is the childish occurrence here. In order to prevent further thread...

I definitely see what you are saying here. But, is it worth an entire semester of Microbiology, especially when faced with an alternative such as General Biology? As a CNA I occasionally found myself walking into Negative Pressure rooms with more gear than someone about to perform an EVA...

Then you may call out my idiocy by PM. I apologize for upsetting you as it was certainly not my intention, but this thread is no place for such childish antics. Anyway-- Awesome website for anatomy review here: http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html

Well, that's what I get for trying to lighten the mood. I'll assume you're having a bad day and move on.

Done properly, Code 3 driving is safer than your commute to work. Do not race, clear your intersections, pass on the left, and assume that everyone is an idiot and you will be fine.

No. :P From my experience working in two different health care facilities and interacting and assisting with ambulance crews, clinical infection control and pre-hospital infection control appear to be two entirely different ballgames. In a pre-hospital environment one is generally in...

A challenge.

Or can't wait for the Fire Department to do it properly...