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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Just another day
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Loading ...Once in a while, a shift sucks more than usual. And this is coming from someone who likes the work. I’m totally used to running stupid calls, and as long as patients are reasonably nice, I’m happy to oblige. I … Continue reading
Cut finger, one more time
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Code 3 for bleeding. It’s midnight. It gets reduced to code 2 as it comes back as a cut finger. The guy’s walking toward us holding his finger and a towel, followed by a woman who’s probably his wife. “Sir, … Continue reading
EMS truism #2
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...It’s always on the top floor, with no working elevator. Random old posts: Samaritan morbidity Tougher than you You should know better if you’re a nurse My name is Earl The other right
Bus
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Code 3 for someone who fell out of his wheelchair. At Walgreens. And, of course, at 3am. The guy’s sitting on the ground next to his wheelchair. “What’s your name?” “Spider.” “Spider?” “Spider.” “Alright, what happened, Spider?” “I want go … Continue reading
EMS truism #1
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Attractive people weighing less than 120lbs never call us. Random old posts: Burrito Wagon crash Pull to the Right Pedi-Mate Anatomy of a night call
