Ask me about being an EMT.

[Tbird05]

Do you ever turn on your sirens in a non-emergency to get through traffic?

[nyc999]

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Hey I said CPR.

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So did the person asking the question

[RPatterson67]

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Hey I said CPR.

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So did the person asking the question

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I guess it was a dumb question then?

[RPatterson67]

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Do you ever turn on your sirens in a non-emergency to get through traffic?

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Well you aren't really supposed to use the sirens unless you need to.

[slamdunkpro]

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Here are some real questions for you OP:

(1) What skills do you think everyday people should know in order to save lives? I've always thought it would be a good idea to take some kind of emergency health training. Obviously CPR is one of these - what else? Other things to look for (taking vital signs, for example)

(2) What separates an EMT from a Paramedic from a full out doctor?

(3) Do you have a lot of back pain from lifting fat people on stretchers?

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Again, I'll take a stab at this.

1. CPR - take the class, Take a basic first aid class to learn how to control major bleeding. It only takes a weekend.

2. EMS classifications vary by state, but when I went through my training in Virginia:

EMT-A - Basic life support technician - Trained in first aid, CPR, and EOA (Esophageal obturator airway) usage. (some States have EOA as a separate certification) Takes about 30 hours of training.

CCT - Cardiac Care Technician All of the above plus advance cardiac diagnostic and treatment skills including EKG diagnostics, defibrillation, and starting and maintaining IV lines. Takes about 6 months of full time classroom/field work.

EMT-P (Paramedic) All the above plus intubation. 8 months including hospital rotations

#3 Not so I'd notice

[J-Mac]

Ever take a male Asian porn star in your ambulance?

[Banks2334]

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Here are some real questions for you OP:

(1) What skills do you think everyday people should know in order to save lives? I've always thought it would be a good idea to take some kind of emergency health training. Obviously CPR is one of these - what else? Other things to look for (taking vital signs, for example)

(2) What separates an EMT from a Paramedic from a full out doctor?

(3) Do you have a lot of back pain from lifting fat people on stretchers?

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1. I don't really know. I guess you could learn, basic cpr. Would be a good idea.

2. Paramedic is just an industry term not used anymore. Doctors have a lot more schooling than EMT's. EMT job is to provide immediate medical care and try to ship them to the doctors asap.

3. I don't know. Sometimes my back hurts, sometimes not. I guess it depends on what you define as a lot of back pain.

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Your answers show that you don't have a clue what you are talking about. Are really an EMT or just like pretending to be one?

[RPatterson67]

I guess you could read the post before asking questions. I already stated I am not an EMT. But have watched TV shows on it and thought about becoming one.

Any other questions not already asked?

[Wires]

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I already stated I am not an EMT. But have watched TV shows on it and thought about becoming one.

Any other questions not already asked?

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I sense this is not going to end well for you.

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While we're waiting you should ask me about being a dinosaur. I'm not a dinosoaur of course but I watched Jurassic Park like 3 times.

[skunkworks]

Can we hurry up and get rid of this thread + poster permanently.