think I have Raynaud's Disease

[YALE]

Hmm....the scenario you've mentioned has happened to be probably more times than you're capable of counting. 6/12/12 then cardioversion. Yea, moron. A Paramedic will have probably 10 of those calls over a period of a month in some cases in urban areas. You're being naive.



I think you have me confused with Dr. Dave. Not a big deal in regards to being responsible with your equipment? Are you serious? Try turning in your narcotics box at the end of the shift with anything missing without any documentation in your run reports to substantiate the use of or dosage.

You people just make arbitrary guesses and minimize the EMS profession. I guess it makes you feel better in someone way to make disparaging remarks against people whom you look down upon. You accuse me of a god complex. Read some of Dave's post. Delusions of grandeur. And EMS is shit. And I am always answering questions outside the scope of my training...blah, blah.

How many babies have you delivered big bad ass Nurse guy? Guess how many this lowly ignominious Paramedic has? How many mega codes have you run? How many Placental Abruption patients have you treated? Status Epilepticus without a lucid interval? GSWs? Traumatic degloving? etc...When you get a couple of SIDS cases with an inconsolable mother screaming in your ear, then come talk to me. Otherwise, you are talking out of your ass regarding me or my experience. It's like being an arm chair QB watching a game. You're not taking the beating, you're just watching and critiquing with impunity.

Damn, how does one be so naive. A bunch of mindless dolts that have this misconception about EMS. Yea, I guess some people are right. It's one expensive taxi ride. Then don't call 911 next time you're distress. They can't help you. We're all a bunch of incompetent misanthropes with a god complex.

How many of those were ready for discharge when you got done?

[davbrucas]

Hmm....the scenario you've mentioned has happened to be probably more times than you're capable of counting. 6/12/12 then cardioversion. Yea, moron. A Paramedic will have probably 10 of those calls over a period of a month in some cases in urban areas. You're being naive.



I think you have me confused with Dr. Dave. Not a big deal in regards to being responsible with your equipment? Are you serious? Try turning in your narcotics box at the end of the shift with anything missing without any documentation in your run reports to substantiate the use of or dosage.

You people just make arbitrary guesses and minimize the EMS profession. I guess it makes you feel better in someone way to make disparaging remarks against people whom you look down upon. You accuse me of a god complex. Read some of Dave's post. Delusions of grandeur. And EMS is shit. And I am always answering questions outside the scope of my training...blah, blah.

How many babies have you delivered big bad ass Nurse guy? Guess how many this lowly ignominious Paramedic has? How many mega codes have you run? How many Placental Abruption patients have you treated? Status Epilepticus without a lucid interval? GSWs? Traumatic degloving? etc...When you get a couple of SIDS cases with an inconsolable mother screaming in your ear, then come talk to me. Otherwise, you are talking out of your ass regarding me or my experience. It's like being an arm chair QB watching a game. You're not taking the beating, you're just watching and critiquing with impunity.

Damn, how does one be so naive. A bunch of mindless dolts that have this misconception about EMS. Yea, I guess some people are right. It's one expensive taxi ride. Then don't call 911 next time you're distress. They can't help you. We're all a bunch of incompetent misanthropes with a god complex.

So I have a God complex because I challenge you for some of the things you post? Delusions of grandeur? Incompetent misanthrope? Wow, youve lost your mind. And not once have I said anything about EMS being a glorified taxi service. Thats your own insecurities. Also, where have I bad mouthed EMS? Your assumptions are what cause you grief.

[LS1Goat]

I don't need the reading material for histrionic personality....I'll translate it to bat shit nuts.

Huh? For defending myself and my former profession? You must be new here. bat shit nuts is about 1 in every 5 posts i've read on here over a 5 year period. Oh well...

dude...you need to stop drinking and pull whatever is in your ass...out.

Im not here to disrespect EMS.. I have nothing but respect for them. When I get out of school, I will be doing the brookhaven RN to medic and be working EMS as well. I really feel as though you have some type of complex and you feel that no one respects your opinion. This place is based on opinion and just put yours out there. If people dont like it, fuck them. If people were truly worried about their medical status, they would seek medical help, not opinions of a bunch of idiots here on the board.

Gracious response, considering.....I appreciate it. Good luck with school. And you'll certainly have no problems securing a position in EMS, especially any that are privatized. When I quit, they offered to nearly double my salary just because they were so thin on the duty roster. However, I had to walk away. It's a rush and can be rewarding if you don't let it mind fuck you in the process. Burnout rate was 4 1/2 years when I was in the business.

Look folks...I'm an alcoholic. I admit, it is weak to use that as an excuse for histrionics(that one was for you Dave). Past 9pm at night I'm most likely inebriated to some degree. You lose objectivity and become self-absorbed. That's the best explanation I have for my BS post. I envy those of you that are in a better place or have the ability to not allow yourself a vice.

OP - I apologize for the thread hi-jack. Consult a physician and get a definitive diagnosis.

[davbrucas]

Oh, and I am glad you got out of EMS. You are not the type we want out there taking care of prehospital patients. You feel that your skills/knowledge are on par with the ER physician and that bravado could be bad for the patient. I bet I am not the first ER doc to say this, am I?

[davbrucas]

Huh? For defending myself and my former profession? You must be new here. bat shit nuts is about 1 in every 5 posts i've read on here over a 5 year period. Oh well...



Gracious response, considering.....I appreciate it. Good luck with school. And you'll certainly have no problems securing a position in EMS, especially any that are privatized. When I quit, they offered to nearly double my salary just because they were so thin on the duty roster. However, I had to walk away. It's a rush and can be rewarding if you don't let it mind fuck you in the process. Burnout rate was 4 1/2 years when I was in the business.

Look folks...I'm an alcoholic. I admit, it is weak to use that as an excuse for histrionics(that one was for you Dave). Past 9pm at night I'm most likely inebriated to some degree. You lose objectivity and become self-absorbed. That's the best explanation I have for my BS post. I envy those of you that are in a better place or have the ability to not allow yourself a vice.

OP - I apologize for the thread hi-jack. Consult a physician and get a definitive diagnosis.

Lmao. You are a much better person sober!

[smokey3550]

Check your blood sugar after eating carbs or sweets, you may be diabetic.

[LS1Goat]

Oh, and I am glad you got out of EMS. You are not the type we want out there taking care of prehospital patients. You feel that your skills/knowledge are on par with the ER physician and that bravado could be bad for the patient. I bet I am not the first ER doc to say this, am I?

Actually, Dave...I had one or two say the exact same thing to me that you did. That I should move beyond EMS and go to medical school. Albeit, their suggestion may not have been disingenuous.

And just a FYI: You accuse me of making assumptions, so please allow me to retort. I don't know the details about Residency training, so I have no clue as to what is or not required to become board certified. Or whatever it takes for a sawbones to put up his shingle.

In EMS school, as an EMT/EMT-I/Paramedic, you fill out a SOAP (patient report) for every patient you deal with. You also have another sheet that gets filled out by either an staff RN or ER doc (that was present) at the end of your rotation period. They have to check off a series of boxes regarding proficiency, punctuality, dress, communication skills, treatment skills, did you just stand around or did you get involved, etc...And they have the option to make additional notes and then they have to sign and date the form. Each form gets submitted to your instructor. You have to do this for a specified amount of hours for Surgical rotations to get your require intubations, OBG/YN (Denton Regional), Trauma (Parkland/Methodist), Telemetry (Parkland), Pscyh (Parkland), Burn ward (elective) and your countless 12 hour in the field rotations at Medstar. You will not pass the clinical phase of your class if you get poor reviews on your evaluations. Example: A doctor suggesting that you should not be involved in EMS due to my "bravado". I hope this serves to adequately answer your question.

[davbrucas]

Actually, Dave...I had one or two say the exact same thing to me that you did. That I should move beyond EMS and go to medical school. Albeit, their suggestion may not have been disingenuous.

And just a FYI: You accuse me of making assumptions, so please allow me to retort. I don't know the details about Residency training, so I have no clue as to what is or not required to become board certified. Or whatever it takes for a sawbones to put up his shingle.

In EMS school, as an EMT/EMT-I/Paramedic, you fill out a SOAP (patient report) for every patient you deal with. You also have another sheet that gets filled out by either an staff RN or ER doc (that was present) at the end of your rotation period. They have to check off a series of boxes regarding proficiency, punctuality, dress, communication skills, treatment skills, did you just stand around or did you get involved, etc...And they have the option to make additional notes and then they have to sign and date the form. Each form gets submitted to your instructor. You have to do this for a specified amount of hours for Surgical rotations to get your require intubations, OBG/YN (Denton Regional), Trauma (Parkland/Methodist), Telemetry (Parkland), Pscyh (Parkland), Burn ward (elective) and your countless 12 hour in the field rotations at Medstar. You will not pass the clinical phase of your class if you get poor reviews on your evaluations. Example: A doctor suggesting that you should not be involved in EMS due to my "bravado". I hope this serves to adequately answer your question.

I deal with EMS on a daily basis so I am aware of your routine. And my statement about you going to med school wasnt disingenuous.

[downshift_me]

If you KNOW you're an alcoholic and it's a problem why don't you get help before it's too late. My Mom has had Cirrhosis for 5 years or so now and it is not fun in the least bit.

[Hobie]

Doctors are ASSHOLES

Either way, that hand issue would frighten me.

[LS1Goat]

If you KNOW you're an alcoholic and it's a problem why don't you get help before it's too late. .

have already begun the process. this is not a badge of honor, it's a disease.

[Denny]

Tim, I just now caught up on this thread, but from what I'm reading into it, it sounds like Dave sees potential with your knowledge and sees the possibility for you to move up in the field. I don't see that too much from that arrogant bastard. LOL

We might be in completely different fields, but I can tell you that by listening to some of the more senior and accomplished members of that field (both the good and bad), nothing but healthy development and advancement will occur. Know your resources, bro. Take critique and advice. Find out why that person is where he/she is and learn from it.

But be sure to check them every once in a while for shits and giggles.

[LS1Goat]

^Thanks for the reply, Denny. I appreciate your input. I can definitely tell by your more dispassionate reaction to my posts that you've been around the block in life. About the same type of like minded exchange I would have with a fellow medic that's worked in an urban setting for a protracted period of time. Or when I attend one of my discussion group meetings with former Cancer survivors.

Anyways, appreciate the maturity, when I myself have shown little to none during the on going discourse in this thread.

As for Dave, he's a nice guy. Pisses me off sometimes, but he's alright in my book. Even though it may not come across that way publicly.

[Nash B.]

Or when I attend one of my discussion group meetings with former Cancer survivors.

Wait, former cancer survivors? Wouldn't they be dead, from cancer?

[LS1Goat]

Wait, former cancer survivors? Wouldn't they be dead, from cancer?

You really are a prick.