Monthly Archives: March 2007
Tough criminals
Criminals like to lie; it’s not a surprise. But did you know that when they get arrested, criminals like to claim some sort of medical problem and leave officers with no choice but to bring them for medical evaluations at … Continue reading →
This is what EMS is about
Stinky homeless guy calls for chest pain. Sharp, reproducible, coughing-a-lot chest pain that’s been around for weeks. In other words, most likely bullshit. I have him take off all his jackets and shirts so I can do a 12-lead, which … Continue reading →
My name is Earl
We pick up a homeless regular for asthma. He’s never nice. He yells at me and cusses me out for taking too long because I’m trying to get his oxygen saturation, his breath sounds, his blood pressure, his rhythm, etc. … Continue reading →









