Guest guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Just a thought, so probably not really related but... EMS started in the late 60s and early 70s. Many of our early paramedics likely had service time in Korea and/or Vietnam. These were the first conflicts to utilize helicopter evacuation. For these vets, a helicopter meant life for their buddies, even if they died they still didn't die in the bush! The TV show MASH portrayed the battalion aid surgeon as I'll trained, overwhelmed, inept, and likely to die. Is this how the vet subconscience sees a level III or IV trauma center? " By God, if I let them go there they will kill them or let them die! I've got to Evac them! They're counting on me. I might get a medal " I'm sorry if this offends some. I am a vet also. I have worked with several Vietnam vets. All (okay with one exception) were great medics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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