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Things I’ve heard in EMS classes during my 16 years as a Paramedic
instructor....Ginny long RN,EMT-P
EMS is filled with dirty talkers and can be a tough world to survive in. It tends to be filled with many double meaning words and
phrases. Simple statements may be misinterpreted by the lay bystander…so be careful what you say. I have always tried to tell
students to put the brain in gear before they put their mouths in action! Over the years I have made a collection of things I’ve heard students say that could be taken
the wrong way….…….if we all didn’t know better……..hahaha!!! Much of this relates to Intubation
and has been heard during practice sessions. I usually us this as an ice breaker for a new group.
1. Which would you rather have?? 10cm or 4 inches??
2. Aren’t you done yet??
3. I’ve seen it done faster!
4. Check your placement boys!
5. Hurry up….. ….she’s not breathing!
6. Push it in….faster
7. Pull it out !
8. Just a half inch more
9. It’s easier if the lights are out!
10. I’ve done it 6 times do I have to Keep practicing
11. Stick it in!
12. Lift it up!
13. Don’t pry……….you’re gonna break something
14. You’ve got 30 seconds to get the job done!!!
15. Hold your breath while you do it
16. Tie it down when you’re done
17. Faster…faster…….faster……
18. Its in too far……..pull back
19. Too slow boys
20. Size is important……measure first!
21. If it’s the size of your little finger…it will fit!
22. Stiffen up your tube first
23. Don’t blow on each others tubes
24. Remember your PPE…got your body condom on???
25. It’s too floppy…it will never go in
26. BAM!!! I’m in !
27. Thought I’d never hit the hole
28. It’s simple once you’ve done it!
29. Be gentle!
30. Do you want her to be able to talk when you’re done?
31. You missed……..give her some air and try again!
32. You only get 2 tries…….then it’s the next guys turn
33. You know I’ve only done this once, and it was on a goat!
34. Grease it up first!
Last Updated: 05/25/05 13:36
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