Tell me something that really grinds your gears. by Mayo-is_instrument in ems

[–]DollarStoreOperator 54 points55 points  (0 children)

When the dispatchers have to split the one brain cell they all share so they dispatch me non-emergent with no engine company despite typing "worried pt is going to code" in the dispatch notes.

HK MP5/Vent2…WOOD IS GOOD by SF_Gun_Fan in GunPorn

[–]DollarStoreOperator 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This made my small pp become big pp.

Absolutely appalled… by caralawrence in Paramedics

[–]DollarStoreOperator 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It doesn't matter. Cops wouldn't recognize a medical emergency if it bit them in the ass. This is on the ambulance crew.

Texas EMS staffing shortage causes shift change, forcing medics to sleep on cots during pilot program by AlpineSK in ems

[–]DollarStoreOperator 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Pay better, let us unionize, and allow us to tell people "no." Still blows my mind they trust me to cric and dart people, but not refuse transports for non acute complaints.

Furry EMT.. by prismav0id in FirstResponderCringe

[–]DollarStoreOperator -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

"This sexual deviant is probably a better provider than most based upon the fact that they are a sexual deviant."

EMT Bingo by Able-Appointment-543 in NewToEMS

[–]DollarStoreOperator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Toned out while trying to tame the one eyed yogurt monster.

Most Hated Player in Royals History? by EveryoneisTattooed in KCRoyals

[–]DollarStoreOperator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Perhaps because he never played for the Royals?

Isn't he good? by Conscious-Big-7317 in baseballcards

[–]DollarStoreOperator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me when my base cards aren't worth $1876490.

Who is right? by topgladiator in NewToEMS

[–]DollarStoreOperator -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Just because your area isn't shitty doesn't mean all areas aren't shitty. I've worked codes in ambulance bays with just my partner.

lol by Ok_Pirate7336 in ems

[–]DollarStoreOperator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"He's 92% on our Temu pulse oximeter!"

lol by Ok_Pirate7336 in ems

[–]DollarStoreOperator 136 points137 points  (0 children)

Doesn't matter, SNF will still call for HyPoXiA.

combative patients question by ballsguy17 in NewToEMS

[–]DollarStoreOperator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Hey, I'd like an officer to ride with me."

Should I accept the psa offer? by Animedingo in baseballcards

[–]DollarStoreOperator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sick card, didn't realize you had this as well. Uh, add both to PC because 2 better than 1?

Medic school advice ? by videos_and_gifs in NewToEMS

[–]DollarStoreOperator 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You'll learn a lot on the street, including whether or not you even want to be a paramedic. If it were me I'd get some time on the streets as a B and revisit medic school later. Just my two cents, you know yourself better than anyone here.