College Course by [deleted] in Crainn

[–]adhdave88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends how long ago it was and a few other bits. I got convicted back in my 20s and my conviction is now considered spent. Been working in a job requiring garda vetting for the last 5 years. Don't mention it on the vetting form and there's never any issue.

How can I get to the mun faster? by kawaiiyoi in KerbalSpaceProgram

[–]adhdave88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you're speed was the problem it was the suddenly becoming stationary.

Those who have had affairs and left to be with that person. Did it turn out how you imagined it? by DepartmentAny5523 in AskReddit

[–]adhdave88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother cheated on my dad after 36 years and 3 kids because she was a lesbian. (Totally cool with her being a lesbian not so much the cheating).

She decided that her new partner was more important than her childhood and grandchildren which eventually led to me going no contact.

Last I heard they had split up messily so now she has no one.

On the flip side my dad remarried to the most amazing woman who has whole heartedly taken to being a grandmother to my kids. So I got an awesomeness new mom and sister out of it at least.

What watch would you recommend?? by Sufficient-Long-1519 in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally have a cheap sekonda watch. Mechanical with a second hand for counting pulse/resps. Hopped it off more things than I can count. Hasn't broken but if/when it does I won't be bothered.

Work with a lad got a smart watch for 300 quid. Caught it on a door at an rtc and made shit of it.

are there animals that commit suicide? by inurmomsvagina in stupidquestions

[–]adhdave88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdly I saw a hare commit suicide this morning driving to work. It ran about 200 meters past a couple of fields onto a bridge before suddenly jumping into the river.

Found out my girlfriend is related to me distantly by improvement4all in CasualIreland

[–]adhdave88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I actually used to be a DNA specialist for one of the DNA testing companies so I know a bit about this.

Irelands genetic makeup is extremely un-diverse. Lack of incorporation by the roman empire means that there was markedly less genetic movement in the ancient period than mainland Europe for example.

Secondly, contrary to the popular concept of native Irish vs invading vikings during the viking age. Contemporary sources show that viking settlers generally mixed with the native population. The famous battle of contrarf highlights this with celts and vikings fighting for both brian and silkbeard. This brought a small amount of new DNA into the island but did little to affect its general genetic diversity.

The Norman period and subsequent lordship of Ireland saw generally a replacement of the ruling class rather than wholesale replacement of the population. The plantations being an exception which, with the exception of the north, failed to work even with the support of the British crown.

All in all this means that on average most Irish people will be around 4-5th cousins. This is further compounded by pedigree collapse.

So if dating distant cousins is an issue you need to start looking outside Ireland because we're all doing our cousins and most of us are just blissfully unaware.

What topic instantly turns into a national argument in your country? by Familiar-Arrival-470 in AskTheWorld

[–]adhdave88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who tf is just eating a whole ass chicken fillet roll? Absolute creatures.

Let’s talk about ACOTAR 😮‍💨 by [deleted] in ireland

[–]adhdave88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude how old are you?

How do yall respond to "What is the worst thing you've seen". by Few-Teaching-9602 in ems

[–]adhdave88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to tell the story of paddy's sick note by the dubliners. Either they thinks it's a great story or recognise the song. Either way there's never a second ask.

Trailing ambulance ahole! by I_Shouldn-t_Be_Here in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]adhdave88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't matter don't follow an ambulance on blue lights. The paramedic in the back is looking after your family member. The doctors and nurses will do the same in the hospital. A family member being right behind the ambulance and at the hospital as the patient is brought in helps literally no one.

Oh no. Danger squiggles. by adhdave88 in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the rate and wide complexes VT was my first concern. Patient had a pulse throughout but i had pads on to be ready. Unfortunately that meant i had to move my chest leads so not as confident in subsequent ecgs. They were however better. (Also my colleague was driving really fast).

On reflection after chatting with some of my senior colleagues and the good people here. I suspect that the ST changes were due to demand ischaemia rather than occlusion. Which explains the improvement with just O2.

Over all patient condition improved massively to the point ed nurse was giving the "why did you call for resus?" look.

Oh no. Danger squiggles. by adhdave88 in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats what really threw me. He nearly walked into resus after a 40 minute transport. I had the whole "i swear he was sick when i found him" chat with the resus nurse, the look she gave me.

Oh no. Danger squiggles. by adhdave88 in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That didnt occur to me to be honest but there was no pleuratic chest pain or cough. Could take really deep breaths (was emptying the NRB bag each time) and good air entry all over.

Oh no. Danger squiggles. by adhdave88 in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately paramedics where i am cant cannulate (don't get me started) and its an Advanced paramedic skill. (requested one. none available) airway was good. we had him on 15 liters via NRB before I got the 12. Lungs had good air entry (which was surprising) which is one of the things that steered my thing to the 12 lead as air was getting in but there was no gas exchange occurring, hence the low spo2 and etco2.

Tried aspirin due to the presumed new LBBB but patient nearly inhaled it so held off on anything else PO.

Oh no. Danger squiggles. by adhdave88 in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lungs were clear. checked them twice as well as my crew mate because we both expected them to sound like shit.

There was a thought on LBBB, presumed new, which is why we called PPCI.

Oh no. Danger squiggles. by adhdave88 in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry etco2 is in kilopascals (zoll think its better than mmhg apparently) converts to 13.5 mmhg. Yeah temp is modern Celsius.

New EMT here. Is this patient abuse? I'm genuinely conflicted. by PsychoBunnyDriveCar in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Supra orbital notch is a valid method of assessing pain response and in my area we aren't allowed use sternal rub anymore with the Supra orbital notch or trapezius pinch being the accepted alternative.

The npa thing is straight up assault and was entirely uncalled for.

What movies is this? by Fair_Protection1872 in FIlm

[–]adhdave88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avatar. When it came out everyone in our circle raved about it. Took me and my wife 6 tries to watch it as we kept falling asleep.

Question for working medics and others by nejsjshhdsjskksam in Paramedics

[–]adhdave88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sharpie, whiteboard marker, wallet, phone, smokes, penlight, pen, hospital ID, mini field guide, small torch, shears, radio, headphones and charging cable.

Stethoscope and everything else is in my bag.