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bigbaldguy said:
Sure you do :) I have new limited edition stickers only available to previous winners :)
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BBG -- well on the way to becoming the Monty Hall of EMS!
 
new protocol......basics cannot transport any patient with a pump, including insulin or PCA regardless of whether or not it is related to the chief complaint.


succesfully getting closer to basics being ambulance drivers
 
rmabrey said:
new protocol......basics cannot transport any patient with a pump, including insulin or PCA regardless of whether or not it is related to the chief complaint.


succesfully getting closer to basics being ambulance drivers
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I thought that was a standard? What if the pump malfunctions loads the pt up with insulin and is now ALOC and unable to fix it. With the PCA, we can't because it's a narc.
 
exodus said:
I thought that was a standard? What if the pump malfunctions loads the pt up with insulin and is now ALOC and unable to fix it. With the PCA, we can't because it's a narc.
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before the new protocol, we would pull over and trade places. PCA was good to go cause its patient controlled.

IMO a stubbed toe, cough, etc etc does not need a paramedic just cause they have an insulin pump
 
Michigan doesn't have a set protocol saying what basics can or cannot take. So its up to the county or medical director.

If it came down to it, we could take anything on a pump or hanging.

But if ALS is available it gets handed over to them. If not we load and go.
 
NVRob said:
I'm only 22.

It's fine, we can talk like young adults and not have to be all proper like when we talk to these old folks :P
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We need to start a young peoples' alliance or something so we stop being "misunderstood." :rofl:

Actually though, I do think that the younger providers issue is worth discussing. It can get tough at work being constantly treated as a "kid." Yea, I am twenty and have less life experience than others but that says nothing about my ability as a provider. I cannot stand being coddled by older partners. "No sweetie, don't worry about driving, I've been doing it forever."

I guess I need to do a better job advocating for myself.
 
Ok, enough you little brats, you're making me feel old. :P:P:P
 
Tigger said:
We need to start a young peoples' alliance or something so we stop being "misunderstood." :rofl:

Actually though, I do think that the younger providers issue is worth discussing. It can get tough at work being constantly treated as a "kid." Yea, I am twenty and have less life experience than others but that says nothing about my ability as a provider. I cannot stand being coddled by older partners. "No sweetie, don't worry about driving, I've been doing it forever."

I guess I need to do a better job advocating for myself.
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I get it from some medics but most treat me just like any other partner. I've busted my *** to prove to all of them that I'm not some random snot-nosed 22 year old.
 
I'm 24 and I still get that crap! Granted, I still look 18 apparently :glare: New partners always start out the same. First, they treat me like an inexperienced twelve year old that needs hand holding. Then we make our patient, and I point out some obvious oversight in the acuity of our patient. "Oh, you know this medical stuff, huh?" Then I get treated like an outcast for knowing "medical stuff". Damn fire medics... :glare:
 
Aidey said:
Ok, enough you little brats, you're making me feel old. :P:P:P
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I'm 28. I actually used the phrase "that snot nosed, arrogant (rest of the adjectives and nouns are not forum suitable)" today. It's not eff'ing fair I tell ya :sad:

So far I'm 0 for 2 on finding single people.....
 
PoeticInjustice said:
I'm 24 and I still get that crap! Granted, I still look 18 apparently :glare: New partners always start out the same. First, they treat me like an inexperienced twelve year old that needs hand holding. Then we make our patient, and I point out some obvious oversight in the acuity of our patient. "Oh, you know this medical stuff, huh?" Then I get treated like an outcast for knowing "medical stuff". Damn fire medics... :glare:
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Couldn't have summed it up any better. I work hard to show that I'm not a 20 year old wannabe doctor and then suddenly I'm getting funny looks for wanting to call an entry note to the hospital or use an icepack.

One day I will have a real partner!!
 
usalsfyre said:
I'm 28. I actually used the phrase "that snot nosed, arrogant (rest of the adjectives and nouns are not forum suitable)" today. It's not eff'ing fair I tell ya :sad:

So far I'm 0 for 2 on finding single people.....
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26, and I swear I'm going to use that now. I'm also curious if 1. You were serious and 2. What was the circumstance under which you found yourself using said phrase.

I also want to add that it is incredibly depressing when you realize that you are your friend's token single buddy.

And I know I'm not that much older than you kids, but the way you are carrying on makes me feel old. Although Rob, I have to admit that I laughed when I saw that your name on your shirt is Robby.
 
Aidey said:
26, and I swear I'm going to use that now. I'm also curious if 1. You were serious and 2. What was the circumstance under which you found yourself using said phrase.

I also want to add that it is incredibly depressing when you realize that you are your friend's token single buddy.

And I know I'm not that much older than you kids, but the way you are carrying on makes me feel old. Although Rob, I have to admit that I laughed when I saw that your name on your shirt is Robby.
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It says Robby but I tend to introduce myself as Rob to patients. Still go by Robby around friends and coworkers and I don't think it will ever change. My new shirts only have my first initial though ;)
 
Aidey said:
26, and I swear I'm going to use that now. I'm also curious if 1. You were serious and 2. What was the circumstance under which you found yourself using said phrase.
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Unfortunately I was. It was after an official interaction with another paramedic in my role with the clinical department. I can't really go into more detail than that in public.

Aidey said:
I also want to add that it is incredibly depressing when you realize that you are your friend's token single buddy.
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I realized the other day I'm hosed because I was married fairly young. Most divorcees are 5-10 years older than me, most girls my age are married/attached (hence the 0 for 2) and most younger girls aren't particularly interested in a guy with a 60+ hour a week job and two kids.
 
I'm still undecided on kids, and it scares me that the older I get the only guys available all seem to have a kid or two, which usually means ex-wives/girlfriends to deal with. It just adds several levels of complexity to the situation right off the bat, which I find intimidating. I absolutely suck at dating, and anything that makes it more complicated freaks me out.
 
Aidey said:
I'm still undecided on kids, and it scares me that the older I get the only guys available all seem to have a kid or two, which usually means ex-wives/girlfriends to deal with. It just adds several levels of complexity to the situation right off the bat, which I find intimidating. I absolutely suck at dating, and anything that makes it more complicated freaks me out.
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I'm available, have no kids, and have no ex-wifes/girlfriends to deal with haha.
 
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