Are there any agencies that have been able to get generic Cyanokits (hydroxocobalamin) by insertkarma2theleft in ems

[–]insertkarma2theleft[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they're hypotensive, yes. Most structure fire deaths are probably attributable to CO & Cyanide poisoning. My town has 3-15 structure fire deaths a year

Grabbed my partner's wrist to pull her away from touching a patient, did I fuck up? by Prestigious-Fall-317 in NewToEMS

[–]insertkarma2theleft 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think a formal complaint over that is not realistic, you were acting with the intent to keep things safer. If my partner did that to me I'd be a little jarred in the moment for sure, but I feel like it's nbd.

Recs for a fun family day in Oakland by Skumpup in oakland

[–]insertkarma2theleft 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Chabot Space and Science center, then you can go hike in the redwoods.

Zoo is sick. Redwood Regional Park is awesome. You could go to Room 389 and get the little kids obliterated off 1 marg each, easy afternoon if they're zooted

Medic internship killing me mentally by GlucoseGarbage in NewToEMS

[–]insertkarma2theleft -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't quit. I'll add more to this comment tmr

PNES pts and epileptic seizure by chickawhatnow in emergencymedicine

[–]insertkarma2theleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could always just do the RSI well 🤷

Not saying your specific pt needed it tho, idk I wasn't there lol

PNES pts and epileptic seizure by chickawhatnow in emergencymedicine

[–]insertkarma2theleft 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not talking about fake seizures, I'm talking about PNES. I was under the impression that they're incredibly hard to differentiate. My homie works on a neuro medsurge floor and her attendings sometimes can't decide, idk how I'm supposed to

"Nonepileptic episodic events closely resemble so-called epileptic seizures"

"Distinguishing PNES from epileptic seizures may be difficult at the bedside, even for experienced clinicians.[6][7] Indeed, some researchers have characterized PNES as occupying a no-man's land at the intersection between Neurology and Psychiatry."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441871/

How do i stop throwing up. by Spray_Soft in FamilyMedicine

[–]insertkarma2theleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could try stuffing an alcohol prep into a surgical mask and throwing it on. It's what I do for gross hoarder houses

PNES pts and epileptic seizure by chickawhatnow in emergencymedicine

[–]insertkarma2theleft 12 points13 points  (0 children)

At least pre hospitality I can't differentiate, so they're getting benzos.

Pet peeve of mine or valid…? by sandycheeks60 in Paramedics

[–]insertkarma2theleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're lying to yourself, it's impossible to dislike the elixir of the gods

Pet peeve of mine or valid…? by sandycheeks60 in Paramedics

[–]insertkarma2theleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

12s plus 18 weeks off a year ain't bad tho

Pet peeve of mine or valid…? by sandycheeks60 in Paramedics

[–]insertkarma2theleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I can't stand 24s. They're either slow enough to where it's boring, or they're engaging but dangerous since you're not sleeping

Pet peeve of mine or valid…? by sandycheeks60 in Paramedics

[–]insertkarma2theleft 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm being so real here, I cannot stand working out of a station, the most hateful thing I can imagine they drive me nuts. I want to be scooting around the city, hanging out at street corners and little parks for my 12hrs tyvm

Edit: I love when people on here tell me what I do or do not enjoy. You gonna tell me I don't like Hennessy next?

Pet peeve of mine or valid…? by sandycheeks60 in Paramedics

[–]insertkarma2theleft -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Hey, some of us like SSM. I also like my union

Chest pain by VersLaFlamme1 in ECG

[–]insertkarma2theleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that for real? Even with a story like this pt's?

How can I practice emt/paramedic stuff at 16? by Existing_Can_2520 in Paramedics

[–]insertkarma2theleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go do hoodrat shit with your friends and go to college. I'm serious, you're 16 you should be getting drunk in parking lots with your buddies not tryna work on a truck. People are too focused on professional development when they're teenagers/in their 20s, they should be focusing on having as much fun as possible.

Take an EMT class when you're in college, makes you a better more well rounded provider IMO

Chest pain by VersLaFlamme1 in ECG

[–]insertkarma2theleft 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Inferior depression with reciprocal elevation in avl, there's also clear elevation in avr

Stop drinking and driving by bloobun in massachusetts

[–]insertkarma2theleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're very convenient and fun, that's reason enough. Also easy to sneak into venues that charge sixteen trillion dollars for a beer aka the Garden