What is wrong with people

stephenrb81 said:
Sadly enough, not many people don't know how interstate mile marker's work. Me and the wife will be on a trip and she is simply AMAZED that I know our exit is 88 miles away without using a sign. I had to explain the mile markers to her, she said she never even noticed them until I pointed them out.

I'm sure she isn't the only one
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That is very true and sad. It's something I've never thought of since I'm coming from being a truck driver hopefully entering the career EMS world I always know exactly what mile marker I'm at but many people don't.
 
Okay, so a few people say they won't stop for safety issues such as scene safety, traffic, lighting, personal liability, etc... However, I find it strange that no one seems to mention anything regarding PPE. Am I the only one who doesn't carry equipment in their personal vehicle? If you don't give mouth-to-mouth or touch bloody patients w/o gloves while you're at work, I don't think it's a good idea to try it while off-duty. I realize I'm being a little over dramatic, but I'm just curious as to why it hasn't been mentioned as a reason. :)
 
I have a barrier device on my keychain (it was a gift I'm not a whacker) and I keep a box of properly sized gloves in my truck so PPE regarding basic care rendered under the good Samaritan law is not an issue for me personally.
 
Code 3 said:
Okay, so a few people say they won't stop for safety issues such as scene safety, traffic, lighting, personal liability, etc... However, I find it strange that no one seems to mention anything regarding PPE. Am I the only one who doesn't carry equipment in their personal vehicle? If you don't give mouth-to-mouth or touch bloody patients w/o gloves while you're at work, I don't think it's a good idea to try it while off-duty. I realize I'm being a little over dramatic, but I'm just curious as to why it hasn't been mentioned as a reason. :)
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I have a barrier device on my keychain I got from a convention, and I have enough crap in my car that I can probably find something like ziplock baggies or grocery bags to slip over my hands to function like gloves.

I have seen people who carry around their personal jump bags. Thats a little extreme.
 
I carry a box of gloves in my car, as my little dog tends to barf a lot.
They have come in handy. I stop for accidents all the time, but then again I drive on some roads where I'll be the only person to pass in an hour.
Our State has the law about stopping and giving information if you witness an accident...so I usually call 911 and give a quick look-see to gauge if I could do anything to help, since I had to stop anyway. Then I stick around until Fire or the Sheriff or AMR gets there, if they need c-spine or something. Or hold their hand and let them know help is coming.

I was going home from a midterm, and a medical assistant student was on her way to the college for her midterm in the same classroom when she got in a smash up a block from the school. I assessed her, held c-spine until the medic got her all strapped up and then at her request went and told her instructor that she would be late to her test. I think it helped to have someone there keep her calm until the paid folk showed up 15 minutes later.
I hope someone would take the time to stay with me if I ever get messed up.
 
I carry gloves and a reflective vest. Nope not for stopping and treating.. rather for changing those flat tires and being on the side of the highway.

R/r 911
 
I got a set of gloves as a freebe that are held in like a carboard wallet about the size of a credit card, in there goes 2 gloves and a cpr shield.


Been there about 2 years, and i cant see myself using it anytime soon.
 
I carry a jump bag in my car. I also have the highly reflective vest with me. I stop at accident scenes. If I am the only one there yes I do assess the scene (after all I am no Idiot) I will at least stay there and try to keep the pt calm. That is scary for people and makes them feel really crappy to see or hear dozens of people driving by and have no one stop. Am I taking a big risk, maybe. I understand why most of you feel the way you do, but I live in a small rural town where most of these people have seen me grown up.
 
Oregon said:
I carry a box of gloves in my car, as my little dog tends to barf a lot.
They have come in handy. I stop for accidents all the time, but then again I drive on some roads where I'll be the only person to pass in an hour.
Our State has the law about stopping and giving information if you witness an accident...so I usually call 911 and give a quick look-see to gauge if I could do anything to help, since I had to stop anyway. Then I stick around until Fire or the Sheriff or AMR gets there, if they need c-spine or something. Or hold their hand and let them know help is coming.

I was going home from a midterm, and a medical assistant student was on her way to the college for her midterm in the same classroom when she got in a smash up a block from the school. I assessed her, held c-spine until the medic got her all strapped up and then at her request went and told her instructor that she would be late to her test. I think it helped to have someone there keep her calm until the paid folk showed up 15 minutes later.
I hope someone would take the time to stay with me if I ever get messed up.
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Glad to see that there are a few who share my views. Not that there is anything wrong with the ones who don't
 
I also keep a leash in my trunk

I stop for dogs running loose, too.
 
Code 3 said:
Okay, so a few people say they won't stop for safety issues such as scene safety, traffic, lighting, personal liability, etc... However, I find it strange that no one seems to mention anything regarding PPE. Am I the only one who doesn't carry equipment in their personal vehicle? If you don't give mouth-to-mouth or touch bloody patients w/o gloves while you're at work, I don't think it's a good idea to try it while off-duty. I realize I'm being a little over dramatic, but I'm just curious as to why it hasn't been mentioned as a reason. :)
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Nope. I don't carry anything special in my car. Granted, I leave what I need for work in my car so that it's there when I go to work.
 
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