Continuation of My first run. 12/5 - 12/6

Continuation of C shift. 12/5 - 12/6

7-9:45pm: Everyone hangs out in the day room which has a big tv. Harry Potter marathon was still on, and I was trying to work on an essay.

9:45pm: The chief informs all of the C shift that we are going to Chipotle because it was closing in 15 minutes. I was told that the rescue squad takes many frequent trips to food places.

10:15- We get back and within 5 minutes we get our first call. The patient had a chief complaint of difficulty breathing. I just observed the patient care and got to set up an IV drip bag.

10:30-11:00- Transport to hospital and restock ambulance. At this time we just wait around while the AIC (emt in charge) writes out the report.

11:25- Before the report was finished we get our 2nd call. Another patient with difficulty breathing. I got to practice taking vital signs.

12:00-1:10: Transport to hospital, then return to the squad

1:10-1:20: I got ready for bed. I learned that if there was a call in the middle of the night, a red light would turn on in the bunks, a buzzer would ring, and we would have to get up. I turn off the light and start to go to sleep.

1:25: We get a call. Patient with complaining of chest pain. We show up on scene, pick up the patient and transport him. We "highly" suspect he is intoxicated.

1:45-2:40: Transport to hospital, fill out call sheet and return back to the station.

3:00am: I finally head to bed!!

Thankfully there were no more calls that night. I left the station at 7:30am and was welcomed by my suitemates. I made it to chemistry class although I was quite tired...I was so tired that I forgot my toothbrush in the bunks. I return to the station on Wednesday night for another night shift (C shift).