The Back of the Medic

Why Wouldn’t They?

I just read that Boston EMS personnel OVERWHELMINGLY approved a new contract that included both alcohol and drug testing of personnel. I ask again, “Why wouldn’t they?” I would not want to be working with an impaired partner EVER, nor would I expect them to work with me if I was impaired. Random drug and [...]

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Rainy weather… and illness

Well, now that the rainy weather has made it to Northern CA, one other thing has made it here. The flu and other nasty bugs. I started feeling crappy yesterday, and today a sore throat has been creeping up on me, and I feel worse. That, and a fever. No other symptoms, so I am [...]

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The Leader of the Band (1951-2007)

I was getting ready for work very early this morning, and was watching the news as I do just about every day, and found out that one of my favorite music artists, Dan Fogelberg, passed away from prostate cancer yesterday. I knew he had been battling it for a few years. This talented artist’s music [...]

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And the word of the year is…

W00T Yep. W00T. I’ve been using this word for YEARS. Contrary to popular belief, it didn’t start with gamers. It started with hackers (the good ones, not the ones causing havoc). It moved into gaming, but it has been around for a LONG, LONG time. For more info: http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=36196

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To Death Valley and Back

Last weekend, I went to Death Valley (from Sacramento – long trip!) for a marathon that was being held out there. No, I didn’t run in it. I was part of the EMS crew working the race. Anyhow, I thought I’d show you a pic of the ambulance I work on. The ironic thing? Even [...]

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