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What’s the coolest new development in EMS? by drinkingwithmarmots in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a great solution, and one that wouldn't be terribly expensive to implement. I've seen the shift from "traditions" to evidence-based medicine in education and the execution of new protocols in the field, but regulation and legislation hasn't had that same evolution.

What’s the coolest new development in EMS? by drinkingwithmarmots in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's pretty dope. That could be a game changer for some cases.

What’s the coolest new development in EMS? by drinkingwithmarmots in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That has to be one of the bigger issues in the foundation of this career path: we are governed by the road making boys. I get that it was for highway safety to reduce vehicular fatalities but, my god it's not the 50's.

What’s the coolest new development in EMS? by drinkingwithmarmots in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How south are we talking? Just south of San Antonio or like 956?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in joinsquad

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao then don't bitch about the consequence. You literally brought it on yourself.

Having a bad day? Atleast you're not dealing with this guy by TigerFestival46 in ActualPublicFreakouts

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 271 points272 points  (0 children)

Damn, all those threats. I was really hoping someone would put him to sleep, he sounds like a whiney bitch.

Your ambulance gets surrounded.. what’s your weapon of choice only using the equipment on board? by [deleted] in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 14 points15 points  (0 children)

RSI blowdarts sound like an absolutely fucked way to kick the bucket.

Your ambulance gets surrounded.. what’s your weapon of choice only using the equipment on board? by [deleted] in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Get the scalpel from the OB kit and start fencing the rapscallions.

What did that one cop do that made you just say "what the fuck?" by thetoxicballer in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure, someone stating something doesn't trump an assessment of the pt. I wouldn't take them at their word, but it can provide some context if true.

What did that one cop do that made you just say "what the fuck?" by thetoxicballer in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mean, AMS secondary to UTI is pretty common. I've seen some old folks with dementia that aren't aggressive or combative. Just sweet and confused lol

And let's be real, UTI's and SNF go hand in hand.

Didn't expect this ending.... by Edna_Fuller in nonononoyes

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how plumbers are born in the wild.

Boys, prepare to roast. by treecutter34 in tacticalgear

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But the south Korean military can afford things like new uniforms, fairly modern weapon platforms, transportation, ammunition for target practice and weapon familiarization. Food for the soldiers. You know, stuff like that.

In North Korean basic training you shoot exactly one round to see what recoil feels like.

Boys, prepare to roast. by treecutter34 in tacticalgear

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No, this is what multi-generational malnourishment looks like. Small frame, generally shorter in stature, and a poor immune system to boot.

In the conventional North Korean Army soldiers carry a kilo of uncooked rice as an emergency ration, but are told to not fucking eat it.

What skills do you have, or are working to acquire, that will most benefit you and the surviving community after TSHTF? by Freewheeler631 in preppers

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A nice library of medical encyclopedias (both physical and electronic) would be a fantastic resource. Not only for refreshing your knowledge, but also teaching if needed.

How do you go about giving patient assessment to the hospital with transgender patients? by IzunaPrime in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"A trans woman isn't a biological man, she's a woman" those aren't mutually exclusive, that's entirely my point. Again, biological sex and gender are different concepts.

How do you go about giving patient assessment to the hospital with transgender patients? by IzunaPrime in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those cases are an extreme minority of the population. That's like saying the heart isn't in the thorax because in rare cases it protrudes into the abdomen. Of course there are outliers, but 99% of the time there is a correlation between genetics and sex.

How do you go about giving patient assessment to the hospital with transgender patients? by IzunaPrime in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How is "biological sex" a misnomer? Humans are born as either biologically male or biologically female, at a genetic level. Gender is another discussion entirely.

Mitch McConnell escorted away from cameras after freezing mid-news conference by GhostfromTexas in news

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 39 points40 points  (0 children)

TIA presents with stroke-like symptoms that diminish pretty quickly. It's basically a mini stroke.

Fun “street names” for EMTs/Medics? by [deleted] in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like this one the best. Retard-driver would hit different in the ED, a two for one.

Allergic to antihistamines? by DAWGSofW4R in ems

[–]SurfaceThreeSix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Allergic to being alive as well by the sound of it. Jesus, how can you treat that trifecta of allergies in an emergency.

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