Ok. I love old people. They have alot to teach us. I feel bad that they have to spend whats left of their lives in long term care. There are some great homes out therebut there are some bad ones too. When I became an emt it wasnt to transport for elevated labs, or get up at 3am for a fever. (ever hear of tylenol) I love going in a nh for an altered mental status find an o2 sat of 84 and the pt has no oxygen on. duh. The other day I had to give narcan to a 70 year old pt unresponsive from a new F-patch. A drug od in a NH. I pulled the patch, gave 0.4mg and she woke up and started talking. When I got to the ER the Doc says "I'ts a miracle" in a sarcastic tone. Whats worse, is these nurses call you at all hours day and night. You have to fight to get your cot in most of the rooms. They rarely have the paperwork ready, and you can never get help transfering from the staff. I worked in a home for 9 years as an aide I don't remember it ever being like this. Whats going on? Anyone else feel this way?
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