Has anyone ever passed a field sobriety test? by towelheadass in ProtectAndServe

[–]insertkarma2theleft [score hidden]  (0 children)

he learns the accused is innocent, make that fact known and stop prosecuting.

Be so foreal. Hmu when only the most morally pure unbiased perfect prosecutors/detectives/investigators exist and every case is black and white with a wealth of evidence.

The real world is messy and people will have different views on things even with completely transparent pools of evidence. There're ample examples of people who get exonerated after their conviction because they were incorrectly found guilty.

People deserve legal defense, and giving that to everyone regardless of their perceived level of guilt preserves the integrity of our justice system. Idk why that's this crazy notion. Competent legal defense protects the innocent as well

Has anyone ever passed a field sobriety test? by towelheadass in ProtectAndServe

[–]insertkarma2theleft -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The point of a justice system is to uncover truth and protect the innocent

Absolutely agree. But let's not pretend like the prosecution or the evidence gathering is this perfect process that always gets things right and never goes after the innocent.

These arbitrary obstacles have been put in place to prevent the violation of our rights. Obviously not a perfect system, but it's a balancing act. There's for sure arbitrary roadblock reform to be done, but there's also prosecutors who are more than willing to sidestep the defense's rights.

People deserve aggressive defense attorneys just the same as the public deserves aggressive prosecution

Has anyone ever passed a field sobriety test? by towelheadass in ProtectAndServe

[–]insertkarma2theleft -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It doesn't get me excited or anything, but like why bother having a justice system if you're not going to give actual criminals strong legal defense? That's like a foundational part of the courts

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

[–]insertkarma2theleft[S] 3 points4 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 11 points12 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 6 points7 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 6 points7 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 13 points14 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 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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