Real paramedic experience, recent convo:
— Harry Fisher (@harryfisherEMTP) August 23, 2024
Paramedic/me- we don’t put cloth masks on asthma patients that are wheezing and working to breathe. Thats so stupid.
RN- in my ER we do. I don’t want them spreading Covid!
Paramedic/me- that’s harming people. I will never let you put… pic.twitter.com/BcxcfWg4W5
Real paramedic experience, recent convo: PARAMEDIC/ME: We don’t put cloth masks on asthma patients who are wheezing and working to breathe. That's so stupid.
RN: In my ER, we do. I don’t want them spreading Covid!
PARAMEDIC/ME: That’s harming people. I will never let you put a mask on someone having an asthma attack! RN: You’re just a paramedic, you’re basically a tech!
PARAMEDIC/ME: You have techs. I’m paid far more than a tech and I can do things you’re not allowed to do. Like intubate and make my own decisions. RN: I will not let someone harm my ER with COVID!
PARAMEDIC/ME: You are an idiot for placing a mask on someone wheezing! You're harming people! ___________ We had a very heated discussion. These people are insane. If you’re working to breathe. I’m not going to put cloth over your face. Duh. That’s how crazy this is. God bless
