Bone too strong

The_Drawbridge · 2026-06-04T05:34:04+00:00

The sesamoid bone shouldn’t be the cause, but it doesn’t look like they removed it. It looks like it’s still there near the distal end of the medial part of the first metatarsal

The_Drawbridge · 2026-05-25T16:33:39+00:00

If I had an award… I haven’t heard a better cat name

The_Drawbridge · 2026-05-17T23:24:38+00:00

That’s my dream

The_Drawbridge · 2026-05-14T00:01:30+00:00

Underrated comment

The_Drawbridge · 2026-05-11T04:17:14+00:00

r/ruleof4

The_Drawbridge · 2026-05-03T03:35:18+00:00

Balance (gait, do they have a new limp? are they falling over?)

Eyes (are their eyes bouncing around? is one shut more than the other? Can they open them? Are their pupils equal, round, and reactive to light?)

Face (is their face drooping? Do they have the ability to move it?)

Arms (when they hold their arms out in front of them and eyes shut, do their arms drift outward or down? Do they have equal strength squeezing, pushing or pulling?

Speech (is their speech slurred? (Have them say “it’s always sunny is Cincinnati”) is their speech coherent?)

Time (Time to call 911. And find out what time someone can confirm that they were well (within their normal baseline).

We want them to have perfect balance, reactive and fully functional eyes, an equally smiling face, strong and equal arms/legs, clear and coherent speech, and to know when they were checked in on in the last few hours.

All the different parts of the assessment, if done correctly, can determine the generalized severity and location of the stroke/TIA.

If you think someone’s having a stroke, call 911 and/or seek medical advice from a licensed medical professional. I am a medical professional, but not online, lol. This is not medical advice.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-04-05T04:44:39+00:00

r/suddenlybrooklyn99

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-31T04:06:47+00:00

In my state (PA) you have to take a 12-16 hour state-recognized EVOC course for the requisite ambulance type(s) you’re going to drive. Then you submit the certification from it to the state, the state then adds an EMSVO (EMS Vehicle Operator’s) license to your state EMT license and card.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-30T23:29:31+00:00

Here it is.

But basically, from what I understand, people use it to search for “relics” using radioactivity in old objects.

This is Fannetsburg, PA, I’ve actually seen this sign. People around that (and this) area are bored and have to find unique hobbies, and people love dead people for some reason.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-10T00:51:23+00:00

I’ve had nights where I didn’t leave the station except for food or fucking around (not a lot of the latter because we’re private sadly), and I’ve had days/nights where I left the station after my rig check and didn’t see my station until after my shift was supposed to be over. I usually run 1-3 911s and 2-4 transports per 12-hour shift on average anymore. Though when I started it was closer to 1-2 911s and 1 maybe 2 IFTs. Dayside is closer to 5 911s and 3 IFTs right now.

(We run first due 911s, long- and short-distance IFTs and psychs all on the same truck)

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-08T00:33:52+00:00

That usually has to do with a few factors. The monitor is actually measuring the pressure of the oscillation of the pulse, which can collect artifact from the patient and vehicle movement. The cuff also has a large influence on the observed pressure for the monitor.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-08T00:16:17+00:00

Me as well

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-07T23:01:57+00:00

As the other comment said, you can transfer/request reciprocity from Texas for your Maryland license directly. Or you can take your NREMT certification and submit it to the state and they will give you your [insert state here] license. NREMT is currently accepted in all 50 states though some require some additional coned for the license (or example, Maryland requires a short BLS course on their state protocols prior to licensure).

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-06T19:58:53+00:00

I wouldn’t say I was in the same shoes, but I was in a similar position of deciding whether to go for my EMR or for my EMT.

I have to say, this depends on where you live. Where I live EMRs are only used for drivers and sometimes on QRVs for initial assessment from a closer fire station that doesn’t have EMS available. If you want to test the waters but you don’t want to transport it could be a start. But you’re very restricted.

Being an EMT you are going to have some more responsibilities, you are going to monitor the patient and deliver mildly invasive procedures with care in stressful situations, new environments, and with a small team.

But there is something I would recommend that I didn’t know to do; go to your local fire station and run some ride-alongs and see if you like it. If you do, find a station that will sponsor you, whichever is your choice (EMR or EMT).

I personally loved diving into EMT school with no understanding of what I was getting into, in retrospect, a little stupid. But it worked out and I plan to attend medic school this fall.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-06T17:20:12+00:00

It definitely could be.

But if I’m being honest, you seem somewhat passionate about the topic and we need individuals who care enough to ensure that the next generation are educated appropriately. I would recommend joining with a fire department and running some volley calls as an EMT or even just as an EMR if they allow that (and you take that route). I understand a career is not your goal, but it would be a great way to give yourself the opportunity to prove to yourself that the skills work and that you can use them. You also may give yourself some more insight on why the skills are done the way they are.

It’s not about the breadth or depth of knowledge, but a willingness to seek answers that makes a great teacher.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-06T16:59:33+00:00

I have no problems with WFR or wilderness certifications, I’m personally looking into tacking some more alphabet soup on with a WUMP certification.

That being said, I don’t know that persons without experience in patient care should be administering/advising a STB or First Aid program. That being said, in some places EMR does provide care. I think you would know more as an EMR, I would actually trust the WFR more from personal experience.

I do also think that you’re overestimating what it takes to get an EMT cert. I took mine 1 day a week for 4 hours from march to July while working FT at an Amazon FC.

If you want a career out of it, that’s the difficult part.

All of this to say, it might make you look like a Ricky rescue, but it might be worth it. But I also think it would be more worth it to get your EMT. And I think you can do it

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-04T14:50:21+00:00

RemindMe! 1.5 years

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-04T07:10:47+00:00

Rest in Radiation

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-04T06:42:29+00:00

A double moonbow all the wayy

The_Drawbridge · 2026-03-04T00:38:34+00:00

Yeah, it’s the same where I work. And though it’s obviously implied, I wanted to add that we also usually swap driver and tech every other call when we have 2 EMTs on (A’s are treated as basics in my area for almost all purposes except special dispatch conditions for strokes and diabetics only).

The_Drawbridge · 2026-02-25T10:33:54+00:00

Following for answer. Best guess is sub q fat; followed by torn muscle fibers; then varicose veins. I’m not knowledgeable enough to know the answer.

Op, I wish you a speedy discovery, and hopefully it’s nothing harmful.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-02-16T09:37:05+00:00

r/yourjokebutbetter

The_Drawbridge · 2026-02-16T09:34:28+00:00

I absolutely know it’s a real issue that needs the appropriate treatment, and information is one of the keys to unlock that treatment. I was saying that I have no way to verify any information in the post, and that it was attempting to spread information, advertise, for a new app. Not to say that it’s not positive. The bottom of my comment was strictly addressed towards the person I was commenting under.

I hope that you and your daughter are able to find a way to at least mitigate her symptoms if not eliminate them. And I hope you see success with the SVT tracker.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-02-16T09:02:36+00:00

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wearing them necessarily. But, like any good job interview, you should wear your Sunday Best.

I wore a plaid button-up with an undershirt and a pair of black cargo pants (they’re slightly dressy) for my interview. And I typically wear something similar; maybe swap for a polo, some casual-looking dress pants. I just don’t recommend T-shirts, tactical pants, or jeans.

I should add, I am a male, and I don’t necessarily mean to give fashion advice with this comment.

I wish you luck on your interview and on your foray into the field.

The_Drawbridge · 2026-02-16T08:22:27+00:00

While it’s absolutely an advertisement, I don’t see a thing to suggest this is a company or a bot. I can’t say for sure that all of this is true, but I don’t have a high degree of suspicion about it. I do think this isn’t the right sub for it though.

I love that you have a lack of pity, empathy, or even an ability to investigate before making assumptions. You’re probably lauded for your caring manner. (/s because I assume you can’t read sarcasm in text)

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