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#44 has arrived

on January 20, 2009

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You Make the Call - Document THIS

Ah, you all have gotten used to not having a weekly challenge, so let's get back to basics. How about the different ways to describe skin? Instead of being crazy like some of my lab proctors in college finding the most exotic and disgusting photos, I'll send along one of my own. I know I have already turned a few stomachs with the photos of my burns, but that was about pain control and had to be done to make a point. There is no point in this. Unless of course, you have no idea how to describe this wound in writing. Yes, that was a challenge. You may ask questions as to specifics not clear in the photo, but having the wrist and hand in the picture gives all the info you need for size, color and location. I have been known to add a little of my college education to a PCR narrative or two, but only when sure. So when I awoke this morning with the following mark on my forearm and my daughter asked what it was I told her and she wrinkled her face. So my question to you is, how...

Paramedic who let altered Paul Tarashuck go finally fired

Finally. But not for the reasons you may think. More on that shortly. I say finally because this is pretty straight forward, what with the body camera footage and all. You heard MC and I discuss this case on WYE Radio back in March. LISTEN HERE to get up to speed. For those of you who skipped the link here's the basics: 26 year old Paul Tarashuck is found naked on top of a big rig on the side of the highway. PD calls for EMS who completely ignores the obvious signs of illness (we know this because there is cringe worthy body camera footage from PD) and let's him go. PD then takes him outside their district and drop him off at a closed gas station. Paul is later struck and killed on the highway. Paul deserved so much better than he got, we all agree on that, but is there a solution to prevent this from happening again? Yes, nip this in the bud and hold those responsible to account. That process has finally started. Our episod...

Get it out now

I have decided too many in this field use the phrase "You call, we haul, that's all." So I have declared that today, January 22, 2010 is the last day we are allowed to say that, unless you have a side job in the refuse industry or possibly driving a tow truck. Your new slogan is "You hurt, we flirt. You lyin', someone might be dyin'." It is not against the law, nor outside of your responsibilities to inform persons when their injuries or illnesses are untreatable by you and your staff. Nor is it against the law or outside your responsibilities to tell the truth when they ask if they should have called you. I have been known to remind clients that a baby could be choking nearby but they will die because their paramedic resource is here putting your swollen wrist in a towel from your kitchen and frozen vegetables from your freezer while all your college buddies watch from the couch. "I didn't know what to do so I called you guys, is that wrong?...

Blink. Blink.

After racing lights and sirens for a first party unconscious person, up three flights of stairs and into an open apartment: "Did you report a life or death emergency?" Blank stare from occupant with coat and bag. "No, I called 911."

You Make the Call - Dose That Kid!

Welcome back to every Paramedic's worst nightmare- DOSE THAT KID! The wildly entertaining game show that makes you actually learn what kids weigh by looking at them without being given their specs on a written exam. So there can be no cheating, despite your best efforts to find someone who knows the age/history of the child, none can be found. Your Braslow tape was left on the bed in the ER last night. Also, for you out there in the know, all of the clothing tags have been removed, so no excuses. Now let's play DOSE THAT KID! Our first contestant has been found in a child care center in a woman's garage. They state the girl is new to the group and they have no information on her whatsoever. She was having a bottle when she choked,turned blue and is now unconscious, unresponsive and in vfib. Your partner is managing the airway and has IV access. DOSE THAT KID!

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