MedicPrincess
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I was talking with some people about the things we have learned that can't be taught in school.... I'll start, some are mine, some are as witnessed by me... but what are some of yours...
You probably should not drive another agencies vehicle. You especially should not drive that vehicle INTO the ER. That is going to make a lot of people have a very bad day.
When they are pulling a drowning victim from the water, it is NOT necessary to help me have easier access to my equipment by taking my jump bag and dumping it out into the sand (thank you lifeguards!). Really, I am quite capable of grabbing what I need out at the appropriate time versus digging through the damn sand for my Epi!
Even if he leaves it open on your station computer, you might not want to read your supervisors email. But then again, you might want to read it..... There's some intresting stuff to be found there.
Clear... means..... Clear!
A paramedic and a FF coming together can sound amazing. However, an ambulance and fire truck coming together can sound nauseating. It's going to be a wise move to clear the fire truck on your right before proceeding past on the left.
Speaking of clear......... always...... Clear Right!
Two inch tape is not an effective patient restrainment tool. "Medical" Duct Tape isn't much better. However, when back board straps are low, the Medical Duct tape does come in handy!
Just because the handle is green, does not necessarily mean that is Diesel you are putting into your truck!
Once the low fuel light comes on, there is only about 7 miles before your truck makes that awful "Glugph" noise and shuts off.
NEVER look away from the patient are bagging. Sure as you do, the bag will come off, and you just might get the most unpleasent shower of unknown substances, which will vary depending on whether the patient is intubated or not! mmmmmm..........
That annoying dinging and awful smell..... well thats the emergency brake that you left engaged as you started driving your truck off.
You probably should not drive another agencies vehicle. You especially should not drive that vehicle INTO the ER. That is going to make a lot of people have a very bad day.
When they are pulling a drowning victim from the water, it is NOT necessary to help me have easier access to my equipment by taking my jump bag and dumping it out into the sand (thank you lifeguards!). Really, I am quite capable of grabbing what I need out at the appropriate time versus digging through the damn sand for my Epi!
Even if he leaves it open on your station computer, you might not want to read your supervisors email. But then again, you might want to read it..... There's some intresting stuff to be found there.
Clear... means..... Clear!
A paramedic and a FF coming together can sound amazing. However, an ambulance and fire truck coming together can sound nauseating. It's going to be a wise move to clear the fire truck on your right before proceeding past on the left.
Speaking of clear......... always...... Clear Right!
Two inch tape is not an effective patient restrainment tool. "Medical" Duct Tape isn't much better. However, when back board straps are low, the Medical Duct tape does come in handy!
Just because the handle is green, does not necessarily mean that is Diesel you are putting into your truck!
Once the low fuel light comes on, there is only about 7 miles before your truck makes that awful "Glugph" noise and shuts off.
NEVER look away from the patient are bagging. Sure as you do, the bag will come off, and you just might get the most unpleasent shower of unknown substances, which will vary depending on whether the patient is intubated or not! mmmmmm..........
That annoying dinging and awful smell..... well thats the emergency brake that you left engaged as you started driving your truck off.
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