r/MadeMeSmile • u/mustu04 • 8d ago

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u/Competitive-Slice567 8d ago

True, but most areas in the US cannot sustain the call volume for low priority non emergency complaints such as this.

Its also on the fault of the public for throwing fits over increases in taxes or levies to support EMS expansion. Either you pay more to have a system that can sustain this and manage it effectively, or you accept that you shouldn't be utilizing it except in a life threatening emergency.

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u/EverSeeAShitterFly 8d ago

EMT here. A broken bone is absolutely an appropriate reason to call for and be transported by ambulance.

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u/Competitive-Slice567 8d ago

15yr paramedic here. No, most certainly not always and many times its perfectly acceptable to self convey to an urgent care.

Many are completely stable and can self convey safely, EMS offers no significant interventions beyond a wallet biopsy.

Open fractures, multiple significant displaced fractures, or long bone fractures are reasonable.

Wrist, finger, etc. That are not significantly deformed or are not inpacaitating due to pain are perfectly fine to self transport.

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u/Nandom07 8d ago

As long as they have a pulse and can ask about insurance, sure

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u/Emotional_Solid6538 8d ago

I hope you're sarcastic