I had a very awesome and very brave patient last night.
Kudos to the parents that raised their kid right. And kudos to my patient that went through a pretty tough situation with incredible grace. You impressed this seasoned paramedic.
Sixth.
According to Forbes.com, I have the 6th worst job in the United States.
Apparently, being a garbage man is better than being a paramedic.
My dark cloud of death has seemed to have followed me.
Not one person at my private ambulance company has been called to not one ,but TWO full arrests in one month. Yes, they have had patients crash on them, maybe even arrest on them, but I seem to be the middle of the night full arrest Angel of Death that I was at my county service. Maybe it’s because I play only during the moonlight hours. But, I have asked for an AutoPulse for Christmas.
A Decade.
Thats how long I have been with Charleston County EMS.
A whole 10 years.
Well, 9 and 1/2.
I started in 2002.
And today, I quit.
It’s kinda bittersweet. I have a new job with a new system. But I had been with CCEMS for so long, so many years it will take some getting used to…used to this new place. I’m excited for the new place, it’s private EMS service, meaning the calls aren’t 911, however the patients can be sicker. They can be on medication drips and ventilators. I will be using a different set of paramedic skills.
So wish me luck, as I start a new job.
I even got a new pair of boots.
Lucky Number 13.
Never say Paramedics are not superstitious.
Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day: A Cedar Rapids paramedic helps fulfill a terminally ill homeless man’s dying wish: To be reunited with his best friend.
[kcrg.]
In a world where the only stories you hear about paramedics is when we steal medications or kill people with our ambulances. These are both very rare, but unlike our public service counterparts, we are neither the “bravest” nor the “proudest”. It’s nice for people to hear about things like this. We care about our patients. We dedicate our lives for the people we care for. Most of us would do just about anything for our patients, to make their lives (and deaths) a little bit easier while in our care.
This is what an EMT does... »
I especially like this part
“One of the EMTs drives the ambulance. She turns on the siren and honks the horn. She makes the lights flash. This tells the other drivers, ‘Drive erratically! Stop suddenly in the middle of the road! Cut me off! Please tailgate! Block the intersection! Do not, for the love of God, move over to let the ambulance through.’”
EMS Pharmacology Tip #27
If you choose to do recreational drugs…pick One class.
Either Uppers, Dowers or Hallucinogens, but not all three.
As much fun as it might sound to do all three at one time, they don’t mix well and you will see me or my kind, I promise you.. and we will be tying you down…and not in the fun kind of way.
Thanks. This has been an EMS Pharmacology Tip from you Friendly Tumblr Medic, The Angel.
Any day you don’t get called Motherfucker, Cocksucker or Pussy is a fucking good day.”
— Me, at turnover this morning.
Dear Jackass in the Mercedes,
Ok, here’s the deal…You should never ever cut off an ambulance in traffic. Especially if the emergency lights are on. Shit don’t stop to well and I came very close to slamming into your shiny black luxury car. And I know you fucking heard me coming because you had the top down on that nice car of yours.
So do like the Common People and get the fuck out of the way. Because next time I just night hit the fuck out of you. And I don’t want my face all over the news. I hate that shit.
Remember, Hear The Sirens, See the Lights Move to the Right.
Shit ain’t hard.
Thanks,
Angel in the Ambulance.
