Did the family know what was wrong the the grandmother beforehand? If she was in seemingly perfect health why did they call the EMT if they knew this?

Medic's and Doctors definitely have a heart wrenching job.

radscorpion9

Canada2252 Posts

May 09 2012 02:38 GMT

#62

On May 09 2012 07:45 DreamChaser wrote:
Did the family know what was wrong the the grandmother beforehand? If she was in seemingly perfect health why did they call the EMT if they knew this?

Medic's and Doctors definitely have a heart wrenching job.

The family said the grandmother was acting "abnormally". I'm guessing they called the ambulance as a precaution; it turns out they were right to.

Blazinghand

United States25551 Posts

May 09 2012 04:55 GMT

#63

You're really courageous for dealing with tragedy like this on a regular basis... I don't think I'd ever be able to work as a medic. Even when they make me sad, I really love your blogs. Keep on doing your good work, man.

mizU

United States12125 Posts

May 09 2012 05:26 GMT

#64

Jeez I could not deal with this shit. Applause given.

neobowman

Canada3324 Posts

May 09 2012 08:54 GMT

#65

Never want to work in medicine for this exact reason. Wouldn't be able to handle everything that comes with the job.

K3Nyy

United States1961 Posts

May 09 2012 18:28 GMT

#66

So sad.. probably one of the worst things that can ever happen, watching someone you love die in front of you..

It must be hard doing your job knowing stuff like this always happens..

imanoobcs

184 Posts

May 09 2012 18:31 GMT

#67

Oh my, I hope the grandmother did not know the family basically put her to death. So sad.

StarStruck

25339 Posts

May 09 2012 19:50 GMT

#68

My brother was a paramedic before becoming a firefigher and he's told me so many stories. Some humorous; some very tragic. This is right up there.

Celestia

Mexico376 Posts

May 09 2012 23:07 GMT

#69

Nice blog, sad story.

Whatson

United States5356 Posts

May 10 2012 01:00 GMT

#70

My old man used to be a critical care specialist, a lot of nights he would come home super sad because he had to go through things like this, said that in order to be a good doctor you sometimes had to put on a mask and leave all your emotions at home.
Good blog, thank you for working in the medical field.

Snuggles

United States1865 Posts

May 10 2012 11:16 GMT

#71

That's so freaking sad... soooo sad...

I just don't know how snet or any other EMS can deal with their job when things like this happen, but I imagine that saving people makes up for everything.

CrazyF1r3f0x

United States2120 Posts

May 10 2012 21:56 GMT

#72

Sucks when economics overcomes life

nttea

Sweden4353 Posts

May 11 2012 08:44 GMT

#73

On May 10 2012 03:31 imanoobcs wrote:
Oh my, I hope the grandmother did not know the family basically put her to death. So sad.

wait what... i assume she was very much a part of the decision huh???? otherwise this would be a crime....

B.I.G.

3251 Posts

May 11 2012 14:08 GMT

#74

How does one keep walking and talking if they have total heartblock?

Apart from that, I tip my hat to you sir, your a braver man than I am..

sc2superfan101

3583 Posts

May 11 2012 14:17 GMT

#75

my buddy was an EMT for a while (don't know if that's the same thing as an EMS but it sounds similar) and he said it was the hardest job he ever had in his entire life. he had to quit after about two years. i have nothing but respect for someone who can do a job like that.

gl to you. so sad for that grandma.