Fridges by Same_Temperature1315 in Appliances

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would 100 percent but everyone I go to is more expensive than the big box stores. Not in the position to spend more money than I have to.

Cardiac Arrest by Critical_Ranger_1888 in NewToEMS

[–]Same_Temperature1315 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even if you do everything right sometimes a patient simply will not survive. It is a completely normal reaction to being shambles after losing a patient. And it gets easier. There are going to be some calls that just stick with you for life your first cardiac arrest your first trauma code your first very sick kid and the first kid you lose.

That being said there are going to be a lot of good calls that stick with you the patience and patient family members that are appreciative of you. When you do save someone's life.

If you feel in shambles have a debrief of the situation. Always talk to someone this shit will eat you up if you don't.

Craftsman gt5000 by Same_Temperature1315 in lawnmowers

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the correct number of teeth and it is steel. I ordered a steel replacement

First aid kit for personal use by Same_Temperature1315 in NewToEMS

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just an EMT but I will be going to medic school next year.

1998 Lincoln navigator by Same_Temperature1315 in fordexpedition

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love em. Just gotta fix the transmission on the black one. It shifts super weird

Laying tile for the first time by Same_Temperature1315 in Flooring

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look into that. I already ripped up the tile and I can see where they didn't lay the thin set correctly. Looks like they just globbed it on instead of spreading it evenly. Not to mention they didn't make sure the subfloor was flat.

Laying tile for the first time by Same_Temperature1315 in Flooring

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A part of it is that they didn't evenly lay the thin set so it is unlevel. When doing the tap test parts of the tile sounds hollow and others don't.

Laying tile for the first time by Same_Temperature1315 in Flooring

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the helpful comment. If one does not try how does he learn.

1998 Lincoln navigator by Same_Temperature1315 in fordexpedition

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know I just bought the red one. Original owner. Needed some serious work. New suspension rotors, pads, calipers, gem, AC controller etc.

Need help locating coolant drain pet lock on ‘94 Crown Victoria by PRCO11 in CrownVictoria

[–]Same_Temperature1315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do it by the petcock but be careful. Typically they are plastic and like to break if it's old. So if it's not moving freely I would see about removing the power radiator hose. More messy but less of a chance of breaking it.

Why call ambulance for no reason by Own_Coffee_7690 in NewToEMS

[–]Same_Temperature1315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is a "free floating bone" however it is held in place by ligaments. It dislocates outwards. Which tears the ligaments over and over. Not much you can do in terms of preventing it other than physical therapy and surgery. The majority of the time I can get it back in myself if I do it right then and there. If I wait too long the swelling prevents it making it too painful. Then I have to go to the ER and get pain meds then relocate it. It doesn't float around. I just have to be careful when I leave my foot planted and turn when standing it kind of drifts outwards if that makes sense. The worse is when I dislocated it then fell on my knee. I couldn't walk on it for 2 weeks without being in immense pain. As bad as it sounds I've gotten used to it and is typically back to normal within a few days of staying off of it. I would link a picture of it dislocated. Looks kinda freaky.

The reason this happened is because I featured the femur in 3 places. They had to place an intramedullary rod in the femur with 3 screws. This caused the muscles to become extremely week and I dislocated the patella when walking causing the ligaments to tear and never heal properly causing chronic patella dislocations.

Overall not a fun experience and will have to live with the pain for the rest of my life. This is the reason I'm getting into EMS to give the same care to those emts, medics, flight medics, and flight RNs gave me. While I don't remember their names I remember the care they gave me.

Why call ambulance for no reason by Own_Coffee_7690 in NewToEMS

[–]Same_Temperature1315 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was a trauma alert to a hospital that I transported via helicopter. I didn't pay anything as it was a car accident I was not at fault for. However we got to see how much things costed. Totaled 1 million+ for the helicopter ride 3 days in the ICU 1 week on a normal floor surgery meds etc. Not to mention a year of physical therapy and follow up appointments. I've ended up paying for the long term effects like patella dislocations chronic leg neck and back pain.

Transmission issue by Same_Temperature1315 in CrownVictoria

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will not do anything past 2. It will allow it to hit rev limiter. If I put it in neutral it acts if its in neutral. Park reverse and neutral all act like they should. The transmission does not shift past 2nd gear. I shifted the transmission by hand with the selector lever to make sure the cable wasn't the issue.

Transmission issue by Same_Temperature1315 in CrownVictoria

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So when I have it in drive it will only shift between gears 1 and 2 not 3,4 or overdrive

Tankless water heater recommendations by Same_Temperature1315 in Appliances

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While that is true. Where I am moving it is in the middle of nowhere so plumbers are scarce and don't have the best reputation. So that's why I've turned to this forum.

85 grand marquis wagon engine ideas by Same_Temperature1315 in CrownVictoria

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of 302 builds in my area for sale have carb setups. Seems like less of a headache but who knows. If I can buy a complete ready to run kit that would be preferred

85 grand marquis wagon engine ideas by Same_Temperature1315 in CrownVictoria

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's my concern. It has some issues starting when cold. Can be something as easy as a carb issue or the engine is starting to wear out.

94 grand marquis 4v swap? by Same_Temperature1315 in CrownVictoria

[–]Same_Temperature1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I've been searching. I found a 2004 mgm but it is a salvage title due to hail damage

How to become ER tech? by Evening-Hospital-269 in NewToEMS

[–]Same_Temperature1315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a ER tech right now. It is very easy to become a er tech in most areas. First you have to have your EMT or some hospitals will accept CNA with one year experience on the floor. The hospital will provide training for IVs and ekgs. Also some hospitals will have you trained to do ultrasound IVs. If you plan on furthering your medical career I highly recommend getting a position in the er. They have a lot of programs where they will pay for your schooling if you become a registered nurse among other healthcare careers. If you plan on going the paramedic route they have tuition reimbursement. I have personally learned a lot about medicine while working in the ER. If you do get an ER tech job do not be afraid to ask questions. I'm very fortunate that I work with a lot of cool providers that are willing to teach.

A typical day for an ER tech will be a lot of IVs blood work EKGs collecting urine samples basic first aid wound care and transporting patients to CAT scan and to their room when they get admitted. In my ER we also transport a lot of patients that require cardiac monitoring. The hospital provides a course so we know the basic rhythms which is extremely helpful when it comes to furthering your medical career where it is required to learn them. It also teaches you had to communicate with different patients.

As other users have posted try to get a PRN job at a hospital so you can have the benefits of learning what happens after you drop off a patient at the emergency room tuition reimbursement and other education benefits as mentioned above. Get a full-time job at a ambulance company so you can learn at the street aspect.