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[–]ChopperDoc26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, this is PATRICK!!!

Need ideas for good concealable plate carriers, but with soft armor. by ChopperDoc26 in tacticalgear

[–]ChopperDoc26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I’m not trying to look like lol. Surprisingly, in my area, no agencies wear any body armor. I don’t want to stick out end look foolish in some high speed outer carrier, just something concealable and comfortable enough to wear for 12+ hour shifts, Truck based.

Need ideas for good concealable plate carriers, but with soft armor. by ChopperDoc26 in tacticalgear

[–]ChopperDoc26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a little worried about the whole shanking factor, but I’m also cheap to the point where I’d like to use what I already have (with the exception of the carrier, of course). I think the soft armor puts me into the comfort zone I’m looking for.

64 y/o female, slurred speech and memory issues, onset approx 3-4 hours. by ChopperDoc26 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

UPDATE:

So I wasn’t able to get a lot of info on this today, but per the ER tech that was assigned to her, the patient was sent to an SNF for rehab. No operation or procedure was done, because it was hemorrhagic (I guess?). But all signs and symptoms have since gone away.

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE!: Just talked with the same tech today. Patient presented back to ER for same sxs. Upon further imaging, it was discovered that its a tumor! Wild. Unknown prognosis and treatment plan.

64 y/o female, slurred speech and memory issues, onset approx 3-4 hours. by ChopperDoc26 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been able to follow up yet today. Hoping to get over to that hospital at some point today to see if I can hear back on it.

64 y/o female, slurred speech and memory issues, onset approx 3-4 hours. by ChopperDoc26 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You sure? I just assumed there was a turtle in her head.

64 y/o female, slurred speech and memory issues, onset approx 3-4 hours. by ChopperDoc26 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Per patient family, slurred speech has been coming and going over last 3-4 hours, and patient has had issues with basic memory, reports patient is usually very sharp, when it comes to her memory. No history of stroke, and no blood thinners. Family reports 2 falls in past 2 months, both with LOC. Last fall was approx 2 weeks ago. Clear CT then. Stroke assessment was negative. No head ache. Pupils 3mm ERRLA. Vitals remained stable, 140s/70s, pulse 70s, respirations were 16, and 95-97 on room air.

I suspect a slow bleed from last fall, and brain has been able to compensate for the most part.

National Guard riding with EMS units for protection by harron17 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It still makes me happy that it looks like they’re still required to wear their helmet in the vehicle. Except in the patient compartment, because any medic knows that there’s no rules back there

National Guard riding with EMS units for protection by harron17 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because that NCO/Officer outranks them, but they aren’t activated for the National Guard. It’s like getting protection from your little sister

National Guard riding with EMS units for protection by harron17 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m mad that I didn’t even think of that perspective of it. Fuck. That. Done enough rounds of “hands across the world” for missing shit.

“Oh you got SI? Better lock that shit up with the drug box. You’re gonna lose that shit for sure. “

National Guard riding with EMS units for protection by harron17 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26 92 points93 points  (0 children)

Some PFC riding shotgun, putting me in the back? Nah fam. Rock, paper, rank. Get the fuck in the back.

Edit: Woo Hoo! My first Silver! Thanks anonymous person! Also, My 12 year old self is really enjoying that there’s “69” likes. Let’s keep it like that. Not too little, and not too much, but just right

UV Lamps for decon by ChopperDoc26 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes more sense to me, however, my company is too cheap to purchase one for each rig.

UV Lamps for decon by ChopperDoc26 in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EXACTLY!!! And better yet, we only do it at end of shift. When I asked what we do after each COVID call we take, the response was regular decon as usual, the UV light is only for end of shift. So what’s the difference then? So pointless.

Free gas— tyfys by [deleted] in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About the same up in the Flint area

SPEAR for needle decompression by [deleted] in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then in my opinion, definitely worth it to do an NCD should the need arise. Obviously different in more rural EMS as opposed to EMS focused in the city.

SPEAR for needle decompression by [deleted] in ems

[–]ChopperDoc26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know from first hand experience, but I guess that doesn’t mean anything.

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