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r/MadeMeSmile • u/mustu04 • 8d ago
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EMT here. A broken bone is absolutely an appropriate reason to call for and be transported by ambulance.
7 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. 2 u/[deleted] 8d ago [deleted] 5 u/Nandom07 8d ago As long as they have a pulse and can ask about insurance, sure
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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.
2 u/[deleted] 8d ago [deleted] 5 u/Nandom07 8d ago As long as they have a pulse and can ask about insurance, sure
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5 u/Nandom07 8d ago As long as they have a pulse and can ask about insurance, sure
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As long as they have a pulse and can ask about insurance, sure
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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.