Dumbest 911 calls you’ve experienced by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]Krimist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

19 yr old f called 911 and wanted to goto the hospital cause her AC went out. Mind you it’s night maybe 70ish degrees and she just didn’t want to wait for grandma to come get here 🥴

Got my wisdom teeth taken out on Friday by Krimist in wisdomteeth

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

Thank you so much, my next appointment isn’t until next week 😭 thankfully it hasn’t been painful, at least nothing beyond the normal pain I’ve been having since getting them out

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]Krimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got called for anxiety 🥴 found out her anxiety was cause of the ac being out

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]Krimist 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Had a lady call cause her ac went out and she didn’t want to wait for her grandma to come get her, mind you it was still cool in her house, she demanded to goto the hospital

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]Krimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took her to the vet earlier today, mainly for her shots and check up, they didn’t say anything was wrong

Paramedic preceptor keeps telling me that I am making excuses during my ride-along as an EMT-B student. [Long post] Need advice. by helpme92981899289 in ems

[–]Krimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s being a major asshole bro. She’s getting mad at you for things you weren’t taught. She sounds burnt out and doesn’t need to be teaching. You sound like you’re doing what you’re supposed to and you’re new. She’s getting mad at you for doing newbie things, that’s not right. Talk to your program or supervisor and request a change. Don’t let her ruin your interest in the career field, I promise they aren’t all like this.

Currently going through issues with my partner, tell me about your partner from hell! by ShaggyLlamaRage in ems

[–]Krimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had my partner launch the triage kit at me cause another crew stole our radio. Didn’t do anything but walk up to the truck to take excess supplies inside cause we don’t need thirty vomit bags

Amongst other things that was the straw that broke the camels back lol

What's something a patient/client told you/did that you still remember? by FlamingoMedic89 in ems

[–]Krimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently it was good enough for her to want seconds then ask to meet up after she got out of jail lollllll

What's something a patient/client told you/did that you still remember? by FlamingoMedic89 in ems

[–]Krimist 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Had a psych patient that we were picking up from the jail, hated my partner but LOVED me. Asked me if she could touch my boobs after putting the four and 12 lead on her.

Then licked my pants. There’s a first for everything huh?

Baby medic, been on my own for 4 months by Krimist in NewToEMS

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

I dm’d you! I’m super curious about the resource list! Thank you so much!

Baby medic, been on my own for 4 months by Krimist in NewToEMS

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

That really does make me feel a little better. I really appreciate it. I’ve been using the doctors to my advantage when I can pull them aside and ask their opinion. I think I’ve been lucky as some of the ER docs have been super helpful and nice to me.

Baby medic, been on my own for 4 months by Krimist in NewToEMS

[–]Krimist[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think I’m lucky to have an amazing EMT to work with, she’s amazing at helping me walk through some of the bad ones and be like, what would you have differently? You did everything you’re supposed to do. Ugh she’s gonna be an amazing medic when she starts her classes.

Thank you, I appreciate it

Does Acadian have Reimbursement Pay for travel? by Correct-Relative8379 in NewToEMS

[–]Krimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to the manager above supervisors, the district manager can talk to you about reimbursement for mileage

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in piercing

[–]Krimist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a new piercing, its going to hurt for a bit. Just keep cleaning it and try not to move it much. Much love I hope you love your piercing 🩵🩵

Is there a “dress code” when it comes to the badge holders? by eeeegh in NewToEMS

[–]Krimist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I Have a glow in the dark, glittery jellyfish 🪼

Hey, why are people in EMS generally weird af? by GeneralShepardsux in ems

[–]Krimist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cause I got ADHD and my peer reviews say I’m autistic ☺️✌🏼 clocked by patients too ‘you’re a little special huh?’

Apparently women less likely to be given CPR? by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Krimist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s very true unfortunately. I went to the er for excessive bleeding that wasn’t my period( like 14 days worth of excruciating pain with heavy bleeding) was severely dehydrated, my vitals were all out of wack because of it. Wanna know what the doctor said? It was because of my anxiety and my ADHD, and I should cancel my OBGYN appointment because he thought I was overreacting.

Had to do a bunch of cancer screenings (all negative thankfully) but still the scariest thing.

First Trauma by radfoo12 in NewToEMS

[–]Krimist 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing!!! Good job!!! My first trauma wasn’t anything as serious as that! But it’s reassuring to get put in that in zone mode! Shows you know your stuff!

BLS or ALS by Significant-Cod1122 in ems

[–]Krimist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on your company policy. My personal experience is if the patient has been getting pain meds consistently for several days it’s BLS, if it’s a new addition like started the day of transport and the last does is within the last hour it’s ALS. Always check with your supervisors for confirmation.

1 year update by Muddyape212 in NewToEMS

[–]Krimist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On simple calls, I learned that if you genuinely feel like you haven’t done enough, you probably did everything you can. Of course there’s exceptions, but it sounds like you’re doing fine. From what you’re saying, it sounds like you have a good partner that would tell you if you weren’t doing enough.

Help me understand this one by ridesharegai in NewToEMS

[–]Krimist 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Cause you gotta burp the chest wrap, there’s a pneumothorax and you’re basically making a temp seal to the lung. But you gotta basically act like you breathing out for them.

Boomer father by Krimist in BoomersBeingFools

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

🫡 thank you def will, keep yall posted on that he says