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Tag Archives: EKGs
Too considerate
(1 votes, average: 1.00 out of 5)
Loading ...We’re at the hospital with another crew, and we’re both doing paperwork. It’s a pretty cool crew; we work similar times and days, and we try to meet up a lot. Up to the ambulance entrance drives this car with … Continue reading
Little things matter
(1 votes, average: 1.00 out of 5) Loading ...I’m putting Red Dots on the chest of this tiny little lady for a 12-lead. She speaks no English at all, but she motioned earlier that she has chest pain of some sort, and it appeared quite tender when I … Continue reading
This is what EMS is about
(2 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...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
Boob
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...“Ma’am, I’m going to have to do a 12-lead on you, and I’m going to be moving your breast around, OK?” This woman in her 80s agrees, “Sure, it’s not like it does anything for me anymore.” EWWWWWW!!! Random old … Continue reading
