Re: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

[Guest guest]

Well maybe it was not an acutal nurse, maybe they only played one on TV

Subject: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

To: texasems-l

Date: Monday, January 25, 2010, 11:43 AM

 

Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation is

low.  Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also goes,

since it's a respiratory issue.  That's how I'm involved.

We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing home

staff.  The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and pink

mucosa.  Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently coherently. 

I ask what's wrong this evening.  The nurse points to the pulse oximeter, and

says " her O2 sat is too low. "   From the nurse's perspective, I understand.  It

says, quite clearly.... " 86 " .  This could be bad.

So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it says...wonder

of wonders... " 98 " .  I increased the patient's oxygen saturation 12% simply by

turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

You can't make this up.

 Phil Reynolds Jr.

115 Harold Dr.

Burnet, TX., 78611

HP

CP

[Guest guest]

Phil,

Next you'll be saying that nurses cannot read.  

GG

Subject: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Date: January 25, 2010 10:43:05 AM MST

To: texasems-l

Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation is

low.  Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also goes, since

it's a respiratory issue.  That's how I'm involved.

We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing home

staff.  The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and pink

mucosa.  Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently coherently.  I

ask what's wrong this evening.  The nurse points to the pulse oximeter, and says

" her O2 sat is too low. "   From the nurse's perspective, I understand.  It says,

quite clearly... " 86 " .  This could be bad.

So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it says...wonder

of wonders... " 98 " .  I increased the patient's oxygen saturation 12% simply by

turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

You can't make this up.

 Phil Reynolds Jr.

115 Harold Dr.

Burnet, TX., 78611

HP

CP  

[Guest guest]

Why do you think they put so many pictures in our textbooks?

Rick

Sent via Blackberry

Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Date: January 25, 2010 10:43:05 AM MST

To: texasems-l

Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation is

low.  Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also goes, since

it's a respiratory issue.  That's how I'm involved.

We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing home

staff.  The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and pink

mucosa.  Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently coherently.  I

ask what's wrong this evening.  The nurse points to the pulse oximeter, and says

" her O2 sat is too low. "   From the nurse's perspective, I understand.  It says,

quite clearly... " 86 " .  This could be bad.

So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it says...wonder

of wonders... " 98 " .  I increased the patient's oxygen saturation 12% simply by

turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

You can't make this up.

 Phil Reynolds Jr.

115 Harold Dr.

Burnet, TX., 78611

HP

CP  

[Guest guest]

I'd say over 80% of my HS students can't tell time by clock hands. Make's it

difficult when your telling them something is at their 3:00 position. They

think it's almost time to go home.......

-MH

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From: texasems-l [texasems-l ] On Behalf Of

Rick - Round Rock [rick.moore@...]

Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:24 AM

To: texasems-l '

Subject: Re: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Why do you think they put so many pictures in our textbooks?

Rick

Sent via Blackberry

Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Date: January 25, 2010 10:43:05 AM MST

To: texasems-l

Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation is

low. Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also goes, since

it's a respiratory issue. That's how I'm involved.

We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing home

staff. The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and pink

mucosa. Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently coherently. I

ask what's wrong this evening. The nurse points to the pulse oximeter, and says

" her O2 sat is too low. " From the nurse's perspective, I understand. It says,

quite clearly... " 86 " . This could be bad.

So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it says...wonder

of wonders... " 98 " . I increased the patient's oxygen saturation 12% simply by

turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

You can't make this up.

Phil Reynolds Jr.

115 Harold Dr.

Burnet, TX., 78611

HP

CP

[Guest guest]

Ah the digital age!

Re: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Why do you think they put so many pictures in our textbooks?

Rick

Sent via Blackberry

Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Date: January 25, 2010 10:43:05 AM MST

To: texasems-l

Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation is

low. Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also goes, since

it's a respiratory issue. That's how I'm involved.

We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing home

staff. The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and pink

mucosa. Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently coherently. I

ask what's wrong this evening. The nurse points to the pulse oximeter, and says

" her O2 sat is too low. " From the nurse's perspective, I understand. It says,

quite clearly... " 86 " . This could be bad.

So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it says...wonder

of wonders... " 98 " . I increased the patient's oxygen saturation 12% simply by

turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

You can't make this up.

Phil Reynolds Jr.

115 Harold Dr.

Burnet, TX., 78611

HP

CP

[Guest guest]

And to think - government run health care will provide more of the same. I can

hardly wait!

From:    " Phil Reynolds " preyn2@...>

Subject:    Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Date:   January 25, 2010 10:43:05 AM MST

To: texasems-l

Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation is

low.  Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also goes, since

it's a respiratory issue.  That's how I'm involved.

We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing home

staff.  The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and pink

mucosa.  Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently coherently.  I

ask what's wrong this evening.  The nurse points to the pulse oximeter, and says

" her O2 sat is too low. "   From the nurse's perspective, I understand.  It says,

quite clearly... " 86 " .  This could be bad.

So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it says...wonder

of wonders... " 98 " .  I increased the patient's oxygen saturation 12% simply by

turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

You can't make this up.

 Phil Reynolds Jr.

115 Harold Dr.

Burnet, TX., 78611

HP

CP  

[Guest guest]

The pulse oximeter MUST be malfunctioning... since the readings on it

are obviously affected when you reposition it. They should take that machine

to get serviced! Oh my god!

*yes, that is sarcasm*

david

________________________________

To: texasems-l

Sent: Mon, January 25, 2010 11:43:05 AM

Subject: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

 

Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation is

low.  Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also goes,

since it's a respiratory issue.  That's how I'm involved.

We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing home

staff.  The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and pink

mucosa.  Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently coherently. 

I ask what's wrong this evening.  The nurse points to the pulse oximeter, and

says " her O2 sat is too low. "   From the nurse's perspective, I understand.  It

says, quite clearly... " 86 " .  This could be bad.

So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it says...wonder

of wonders... " 98 " .  I increased the patient's oxygen saturation 12% simply by

turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

You can't make this up.

 Phil Reynolds Jr.

115 Harold Dr.

Burnet, TX., 78611

HP

CP

[Guest guest]

Wonder what the pulse then read?

From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf

Of Jimenez

Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:02 PM

To: texasems-l

Subject: Re: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

The pulse oximeter MUST be malfunctioning... since the readings on it are

obviously affected when you reposition it. They should take that machine to get

serviced! Oh my god!

*yes, that is sarcasm*

david

________________________________

From: Phil Reynolds preyn2@... >

To: texasems-l

Sent: Mon, January 25, 2010 11:43:05 AM

Subject: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation is

low. Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also goes, since

it's a respiratory issue. That's how I'm involved.

We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing home

staff. The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and pink

mucosa. Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently coherently. I

ask what's wrong this evening. The nurse points to the pulse oximeter, and says

" her O2 sat is too low. " From the nurse's perspective, I understand. It says,

quite clearly... " 86 " . This could be bad.

So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it says...wonder

of wonders... " 98 " . I increased the patient's oxygen saturation 12% simply by

turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

You can't make this up.

Phil Reynolds Jr.

115 Harold Dr.

Burnet, TX., 78611

HP

CP

[Guest guest]

Doesn't surprise me one bit!

2010/1/25 Phil Reynolds preyn2@...>

>

>

> Dispatched to our local nursing home for a patient whose oxygen saturation

> is low. Yes, they call EMS for that, and yes, the Fire Department also

> goes, since it's a respiratory issue. That's how I'm involved.

>

> We arrive and find the patient being " attended " by a member of the nursing

> home staff. The patient is about 45 years of age, skin is warm, dry, and

> pink mucosa. Patient is conversing with the staff member, apparently

> coherently. I ask what's wrong this evening. The nurse points to the pulse

> oximeter, and says " her O2 sat is too low. " From the nurse's perspective, I

> understand. It says, quite clearly... " 86 " . This could be bad.

>

> So...I pick up the pulse oximeter, turn it RIGHT SIDE UP...and it

> says...wonder of wonders... " 98 " . I increased the patient's oxygen

> saturation 12% simply by turning the machine so we can read it correctly.

>

> You can't make this up.

> Phil Reynolds Jr.

> 115 Harold Dr.

> Burnet, TX., 78611

> HP

> CP

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Herb Deaton wrote:

> And to think - government run health care will provide more of the same.

Mr. Deaton,

Please explain, if you will, the relationship between Mr. Reynolds story of a

nurse in a LTC facility being unable to properly utilize simple medical

technology, and the boogyman, " government run health care. "

Are the nursing homes in Texas " government run? " Is there some proposal that

threatens to nationalize those facilities? What healthcare, pray tell, is

threatened by government takeover

Unless something is really very different in Austin than most other cities with

fire department EMS, by sending Mr. Reynolds to the LTC facility the City of

Austin was providing exactly that which you seem to demonize.?

It seems to me, Mr. Deaton, that you're not really making any serious

contribution to what was an interesting discussion. It appears instead that you

are just blathering some inane, echo chamber, sock puppet talking point that you

probably heard on some radio talk show.

But I could be wrong. I eagerly await your response. Please correct me if I

misunderstand.

-- Roy

[Guest guest]

Roy,

With respect. Lighten up. It was a joke which by default applies to

all government.

Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET

FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI

Typed by my fingers on my iPhone.

Please excuse any typos.

(Cell)

LNMolino@...

> Herb Deaton wrote:

>

> > And to think - government run health care will provide more of the

> same.

>

> Mr. Deaton,

>

> Please explain, if you will, the relationship between Mr. Reynolds

> story of a nurse in a LTC facility being unable to properly utilize

> simple medical technology, and the boogyman, " government run health

> care. "

>

> Are the nursing homes in Texas " government run? " Is there some

> proposal that threatens to nationalize those facilities? What

> healthcare, pray tell, is threatened by government takeover

>

> Unless something is really very different in Austin than most other

> cities with fire department EMS, by sending Mr. Reynolds to the LTC

> facility the City of Austin was providing exactly that which you

> seem to demonize.?

>

> It seems to me, Mr. Deaton, that you're not really making any

> serious contribution to what was an interesting discussion. It

> appears instead that you are just blathering some inane, echo

> chamber, sock puppet talking point that you probably heard on some

> radio talk show.

>

> But I could be wrong. I eagerly await your response. Please correct

> me if I misunderstand.

>

> -- Roy

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, my. Are we really going there? Please let's not beat this particular

horse to death.

Peace out, yall!

Cindy Poe

Re: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

> Herb Deaton wrote:

>

>> And to think - government run health care will provide more of the same.

>

> Mr. Deaton,

>

> Please explain, if you will, the relationship between Mr. Reynolds story

> of a nurse in a LTC facility being unable to properly utilize simple

> medical technology, and the boogyman, " government run health care. "

>

> Are the nursing homes in Texas " government run? " Is there some proposal

> that threatens to nationalize those facilities? What healthcare, pray

> tell, is threatened by government takeover

>

> Unless something is really very different in Austin than most other cities

> with fire department EMS, by sending Mr. Reynolds to the LTC facility the

> City of Austin was providing exactly that which you seem to demonize.?

>

> It seems to me, Mr. Deaton, that you're not really making any serious

> contribution to what was an interesting discussion. It appears instead

> that you are just blathering some inane, echo chamber, sock puppet talking

> point that you probably heard on some radio talk show.

>

> But I could be wrong. I eagerly await your response. Please correct me if

> I misunderstand.

>

> -- Roy

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

All I can say is if you don't want Health Care for everyone in the USA then you

have no business in the Health Care Profession. We have taken care of millions

for over 200 years of Non Americans, but not our own. We are going to shove

BILLIONS more into Haiti than any health care passed for AMERICANS will cost. So

Deal with it folks. Stop the propaganda.

There is NOT a person on the planet much less this group that REALLY knows

exactly how ANY legislation will play out. It's just not possible so all the

fear mongering is just wrong!!

Who on here has read the House and Senate Legislation? If you read it can you

say 100% without a doubt exactly what it will and will not do, including all the

legal parts since legislation does become law. I haven't seen anyone including

lawyers that have been able to explain the legislation. So what do we have? We

have people shooting their mouth off of some talking point of a Democrat,

Republican, Independent , Tea Bagger, pundit, spin doctor, and so on.

We as Americans need to show we are smarter than CNN, Foxs News, MSNBC, and all

the other talk shows. Most those guys like Beck and others make $50=$100

mIllion a year due to getting you to buy there crap. Be a free thinker and

don't be a mouth piece.

You a free thinker or just another mouth piece for a Party or someone's Tv show?

NOT doing something about Healthcare in the Country now with 30 million more

Americans about to be without health care for a new number of 60 million without

health care by some estimates will bankrupt the Country.

There is a local EMS Service is Government run 100% and I read in the Paper

today they made a profit, and most the time they don't bill the local citizen

one dime. According to the article it was due to more ALS Advance Medicare

Calls, So where is the beaf with Government run health care. This service was

voted as EMS Service of the Year a couple of years ago by DSHS, and their peers.

I'll say it again. This is a government run EMS Service NOT using any TAX money

and making a profit providing the highest care known in Texas and recognized as

such! State of the art facilities, equipment, training, and better than average

salaries.

Knowing what I know it sounds like some EMS folks that are not in management or

they perform bad management are trying to apply that to a health care bill that

cover much more than just EMS. Can anyone state what EMS would get paid for a

call with in this legislation???? I didn't think so!

When it comes to Health Care for all Americans that is a fight I'm willing to

fight!

Ron

From: Cindy Poe

Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:43 AM

To: texasems-l

Subject: Re: Re: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

Oh, my. Are we really going there? Please let's not beat this particular

horse to death.

Peace out, yall!

Cindy Poe

Re: Actual, honest-to-God Scenario

> Herb Deaton wrote:

>

>> And to think - government run health care will provide more of the same.

>

> Mr. Deaton,

>

> Please explain, if you will, the relationship between Mr. Reynolds story

> of a nurse in a LTC facility being unable to properly utilize simple

> medical technology, and the boogyman, " government run health care. "

>

> Are the nursing homes in Texas " government run? " Is there some proposal

> that threatens to nationalize those facilities? What healthcare, pray

> tell, is threatened by government takeover

>

> Unless something is really very different in Austin than most other cities

> with fire department EMS, by sending Mr. Reynolds to the LTC facility the

> City of Austin was providing exactly that which you seem to demonize.?

>

> It seems to me, Mr. Deaton, that you're not really making any serious

> contribution to what was an interesting discussion. It appears instead

> that you are just blathering some inane, echo chamber, sock puppet talking

> point that you probably heard on some radio talk show.

>

> But I could be wrong. I eagerly await your response. Please correct me if

> I misunderstand.

>

> -- Roy

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>