Limes
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I know that even in the EMS field, everyone is prone to mistakes. In my work setting, a girl (11 years old) swallowed water, then she had some trouble breathing and was experiencing chest pain.
I did everything I could think of at the time (vitals, O2, head to toe). Near the end, she said she felt better and asked to leave. However, the mistake I made was not going further and finding where her teacher(s) was, to let them know what's going on. Another lifeguard also told her to see a doctor if she felt worse.
2 days later, she was admitted to the hospital. This situation happened 2 weeks ago, and I've been feeling guilty ever since. I've felt like things could have been different had I passed on the message.
My question is, how do you deal with making mistakes in the EMS field? I constantly make scenarios in my head to "prepare" myself, but I'm starting to think this isn't beneficial at all. Also, is there anything else you guys would have done?
I did everything I could think of at the time (vitals, O2, head to toe). Near the end, she said she felt better and asked to leave. However, the mistake I made was not going further and finding where her teacher(s) was, to let them know what's going on. Another lifeguard also told her to see a doctor if she felt worse.
2 days later, she was admitted to the hospital. This situation happened 2 weeks ago, and I've been feeling guilty ever since. I've felt like things could have been different had I passed on the message.
My question is, how do you deal with making mistakes in the EMS field? I constantly make scenarios in my head to "prepare" myself, but I'm starting to think this isn't beneficial at all. Also, is there anything else you guys would have done?