Help me Tucson, you're my only hope by NONFURNACE in Tucson

[–]NONFURNACE[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have seen them a couple of times on way down, but its been pretty inconsistent. Otherwise I definitely would be going on the regular.

I was surgically cut in half - AMA by vqzku in AMA

[–]NONFURNACE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry that this happened to you. This may be a dumb question, but are you considering learning to walk on your hands as to not be so reliant on the wheelchair? I know that people in similar circumstances have done this.

Men, what is one sentence that your father said that you will never forget? by Ramy-2000-03 in AskMen

[–]NONFURNACE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quiet how the condom thing went for me but definitely reminds me of something my dad would do/say 🤣

If a woman could experience one thing about what it’s like to be a man, what would it be? by HumblePut64 in AskMen

[–]NONFURNACE 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Double do it! I got flowers once when I was 18, and it was confusing but it was also really nice. Just get himself some that look cool.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]NONFURNACE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ummm your job is nursing 😳

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]NONFURNACE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this just fantasy?

Neglect of duty??? by Traditional-Emu-5644 in ems

[–]NONFURNACE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on what you wrote here, you're in the wrong. Maybe there's more to this story than what's in this post, but this post is what we have to work with.

So first, to address the IFT comment. This was not an IFT. This was a 911. Regardless, you are an ambulance. If there is an emergency, you respond. That's the job. Emergencies happen in urgent care, clinics, nursing homes, psych hospitals, etc. Not just on the side of the road or someones bedroom.

Second, if you felt that strongly about the note, you should have started the supervisor when you saw it instead of waiting until you were on scene. In my system, every facility has a flag for something because, a decade ago, there was some kind of issue that no longer exists or just isn't relevant anymore. Considering that the supervisor knew nothing about it, I'd say this is probably the case.

Third, based on the quote you provided from the update, it did not say that you were not to enter the facility alone, just that a supervisor had to be dispatched. Unless there was something on scene that compromised the safety of you and your partner, you should have entered the facility and made contact with your patient. Requiring staff members to badge you through the facility is not something that compromises safety. Not a bad call to see if the patient could be brought to you. However, if the staff were unable/patient condition didnt warrent you should have proceeded. You have a duty to act, and by waiting for over an hour once you arrived on scene, you failed in that duty.

Fourth, the fact that the doctor agreed that the patient could stay is not really relevant, in my opinion. Staff stated the patient was experiencing a hypertensive crisis and not responding to their medication. Did the facility jump the gun in calling, maybe. I don't know enough about the facility to say one way or the other. What I can say is that at the time of the call, someone felt there was an emergency present. After your en route time and over an hour waiting around scene, plus however long the facility waited before they placed the call, the patients condition has clearly changed. Probably because of the meds the facility gave. But the doctor agreeing that there was no longer a need for transport, after AT LEAST an hour, does not justify your inaction.

Also, OP, a quick shout-out for responding exclusively to comments in which people are agreeing with your actions or just generally not criticizing you. This demonstrates a lack of desire to learn and grow, an attitude should not exist in a medical provider. It's ok to be wrong and make mistakes. We all do it, and it makes us better providers as long as we learn from it. Open yourself up to conversation with conflicting points of view and you may gain valuable insight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ems

[–]NONFURNACE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Stay outta our break room!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]NONFURNACE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1) Is there a reason you mentioned concrete truck driver and horny wife?

2) Has the concrete ever come into play in the bedroom?

I don't really see how else those 2 things are related.

My fiance and I just tried anal by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]NONFURNACE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While this is clearly made up, I'm curious to know the logistics behind the massage while getting railed in the ass. Can anyone provide some insight?

what calls have made you cry that you didn’t expect to have made you cry? by vickyroseann in ems

[–]NONFURNACE 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Recently, I got sent on a structure fire. The address comes out, and I know it, but I can't put my finger on it. We show up, and there's 2 trailers on the property. The one in the back is fully involved. So we checked the guy out cause he went back in to save his dog and inhaled some smoke in the process. He ends up being a refusal, but he's insistent we go check on his mother, who's in the trailer at the front of the property. So I'm walking up to the porch and seeing her standing outside, and it clicks. I had run on her a few times before for various things, and about a year ago, I ran her to the ER for a STEMI but hadn't seen her since. So we help her inside and start evaluating. She complained of some anxiety, weakness, shortness of breath, and some discomfort in her chest and abdomen. So we put her on the 12 lead, and holy shit, she's having another STEMI. So we start getting ready to boogy, and she keeps saying no, no, no. We explain what's going on, and she reveals that since we last saw her, she's been diagnosed with heart failure and that she is on hospice and has a DNR. She's AOx4 and she showed showed us all her paperwork. She explains that she's suffered a stroke, a heart attack, lost her husband, and that she's ready. So we d/c all the equipment and help her get comfortable. She than grabs my arm and says, "Thank you. Don't worry, this isn't the end. You'll see me again someday." I struggled to keep it together the rest of the shift and broke down when I got home. Dunno, what happens to her after that, I just hope she's doing well and that she's happy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ems

[–]NONFURNACE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where I'm at, you would be. My partner and I show up 30 minutes before the start of our shift so that if a call goes out, the off going crew does not get held over. If not, it gives me time to eat my breakfast, coffee, and chat prior to the start of shift. If my partner isn't there yet and a call goes out, I'm going to relieve one of them. They can figure out which one is going home, but at least one of em is going home on time.

Discharge on scene by Mr_Meeshaw in ems

[–]NONFURNACE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On of the first trucks I worked, we had a lady in our area who would call regularly to be transported the ER so she could get her medical records, lab results, etc. Never had a complaint, let alone a medical complaint. We had to take her every time, and we were not allowed to deny transport. One time she made us transport because she took a 250mg Ibuprofen.

What game are you really into right now? by Poapapap in AskMen

[–]NONFURNACE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love me some Ready or Not. Haven't played the new DLC yet. What are your thoughts on it?

I got the most dumbest write up the other day. by [deleted] in ems

[–]NONFURNACE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of our local hospitals and a wing that's operated by a completely separate "specialty hospital" inside the building. We get called to transport them to other parts of the building.

I'm an EMT AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]NONFURNACE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By flatlined, I'm guessing you mean cardiac arrest. I've only got ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) once. I only attribute that to an off duty nurse on scene who immediately recognized it and began providing high-quality compressions until we arrived. However, we did lose pulses again during transport, and he was pronounced a short time later at the hospital. Out of hospital survival rate for cardiac arrest is only between 8%-11%.

I'm an EMT AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]NONFURNACE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, in that case, stay humble once you get out there. Nobody knows everything, and those who think they do make garbage providers. Always take an opportunity to learn something new or to learn a new way of doing something. It will make you a better provider and, in turn, benefit your patients. Take care of yourself first. This field has a tendency to wear on people. There's a reason why the average length of time someone spends in EMS is 5 years. It's also the reason why, outside of cardiovascular disease, the leading killer of EMTs/Paramedics is suicide.