random patient story

Sulako · Post by **Sulako** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 1:04 pm

We took a guy yesterday to a major city for a psych evaluation and reconstructive surgery.

He tried to cut his wrists.

With a chainsaw.

I'm not even kidding.

He didn't succeed in killing himself, and now someone else is gonna have to wipe his ass for him for the rest of his life.

And you think you had a bad day...

LT · Post by LT » Sun Aug 29, 2004 1:06 pm

I don't get it?

Why is he stupid? If he wasn't "rescued" he would have been dead... Mission accomplished, hurray for him..

But now someone has screwed him over even more....

supersnail · Post by **supersnail** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 1:31 pm

LT wrote: But now someone has screwed him over even more....

huh?

LT · Post by LT » Sun Aug 29, 2004 1:38 pm

Well see most people want to kill themselves because they suck..

Now he sucks even more because he couldn't kill himself before "help" arrived..

Making him an uber-loser..

Which isn't very nice..

They would have done him a favour if they were late on the scene...

... · Post by **...** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 1:50 pm

LT wrote:Well see most people want to kill themselves because they suck..

Now he sucks even more because he couldn't kill himself before "help" arrived..

Making him an uber-loser..

Which isn't very nice..

They would have done him a favour if they were late on the scene...

What did that little tidbit of enlightenment cost you at the shrink?

bandaid · Post by **bandaid** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 2:17 pm

Sensitivity training for all of you. Why is it that some people get such a giggle out of other peoples suffering.

yycflyguy · Post by **yycflyguy** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 3:18 pm

bandaid wrote:Sensitivity training for all of you. Why is it that some people get such a giggle out of other peoples suffering.

Good point. You beat me to it

pimper · Post by **pimper** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 3:39 pm

If you are doing MOH flights did it ever occur to you that your not suppose to talk about it especially on a chat forum? It wouldn't take much for someone at medcom to look up the flight find out who was flying it.

Sulako · Post by **Sulako** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:05 pm

Pimper, I appreciate your concern, but let's think about that for a second.

Yeah, I'm doing Medevac flights. Yeah I talk about unusual patients. Now tell me what province I fly in. Or haven't you noticed that I don't mention any identifying details, like names, locations, etc. So given that, and the fact that I don't even know the patient's names, tell me what the harm is in posting my little story on this forum.

As far as sensitivity training, I didn't say I got any enjoyment out of his suffering - I don't. I hate to see people in pain actually, it makes my stomach hurt. But I also see stuff like this all the time and I know that talking about it is a good way to get it out of my head. I'm sure that if a person listened to a couple of paramedics talking shop, or a couple of cops talking shop they'd be horrified at what they heard. Making jokes about the stuff you see on jobs like that is a way to alleviate stress. So I make a joke about him needing help to wipe himself. It lets me move on after the event, and it's also probably true.

Of course I care about my fellow human beings, and yeah I know that the chainsaw guy is probably very frightened and lonely, needing some tender loving care and some guidance through tough spots in life. But the circumstances of his injury were still unusual and I wanted to relate 'em.

oldncold · Post by **oldncold** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:23 pm

the saddest thing about the story is now some one who
really needs surgery or other treatment is going to have to wait
because wing nut used up the money in the health care system
and is taking up a bed that should be used for those that REALLY NEED IT fart

scubasteve · Post by **scubasteve** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:40 pm

I dunno if I agree with that. If "wingnut" was messed up enough to cut himself up with a chainsaw, I'd say he'd REALLY need some help.

Phlyer · Post by **Phlyer** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 6:17 pm

I agree with Sulako - sometimes you have to use some humour to prevent something else from happening. In WWII soldiers would use the term 'obliberated' to describe some of the Europeen towns they went through.

bandaid · Post by **bandaid** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 6:36 pm

Over the years I have learned that it is best to keep these little gems to yourself. You want to talk to the guys you work with, great, your psychiatrist, better, but I don't really see that value of putting these stories on here.
Sulako,
Maybe if you hadn't had added that last sentence to your post I could see it as blowing off steam but with that it gives the impression that you think this poor mans situation was somehow funny.
It sometime eludes us as well that alcoholism, mental illness, drug addiction, ect... are still medical problems and illnesses. I know that I am counting the days to retirement.

pimper · Post by **pimper** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 7:00 pm

You apparently don't get it. If I or anyone I knew had to be transported by you I would not want my story posted on an open chat forum. Not only is it rude I'm sure it is against medcoms rules.

.80@410 · Post by **.80@410** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 10:21 pm

No, YOU don't get it, ( My Daddy can beat up your daddy ..heh )

IF some moron decides he wants to do something that stupid he DESERVES whatever he gets. Quit with the bleeding heart replies already.
If he's sane and he did it- then his problems are bigger than where the story gets posted. If he's insane then I don't think he cares if a bunch of pilot's discuss it.

Being PC sucks @SS, and I sure as hell ain't ( nice english eh? ) going to worry about it after a long day at work. Maybe while we're jumping all over Sulako we should stop calling them women ( OMG it has M-a-N in it ! ) and Tomboys should be rough-and-tumble children.

Please.

Sulako: Good stories, keep em coming.

Heartland · Post by **Heartland** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 11:42 pm

I agree with Sulako and Fotoflyer

You do have to use some humour to relieve your stress. And with what Sulako said about pain I know exactly what you mean. Seeing someone hurt and suffering turns my stomach but you have to find someway to get it off you mind because if you don't you will start to go nutty. When I first started I tried to keep it to myself but I eventually learned talking about it helps. I know I'm fairly new to the forum but as for the posts saying that it's too bad he didn't kill himself those are pretty tasteless. That's just my opinion.

Heartland

pimper · Post by **pimper** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:13 am

What a load of crap. You basically dared me to figure out where you work. I read through 3 of your previoius posts and I obviously nailed it. If you feel you are not wrong then I have one better, I just cut and pasted several of your posts and sent them to Mackie and Medcom, have fun!!

Nark · Post by **Nark** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:45 am

Pimper your a dork.

Why not castrate Duke and Cat Driver. How about Just Curious, all three of them have talked about there jobs.

I've flown a few sad sight's around, and I've talked about it. You going to call my boss too?

Good on you Sulako. Keep em coming.

Crispy3M · Post by **Crispy3M** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:24 am

pimper wrote:What a load of crap. You basically dared me to figure out where you work. I read through 3 of your previoius posts and I obviously nailed it. If you feel you are not wrong then I have one better, I just cut and pasted several of your posts and sent them to Mackie and Medcom, have fun!!

Very un-cool Pimper...

Crispy

captain kirk · Post by **captain kirk** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:06 pm

Yep...pimper..you are a complete jackass. Why dont' you hunt down where everyone else works too and pass along their posts. Bettter yet, maybe someone else should gather all of yours and forward them to jetsgo.

pimper · Post by **pimper** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:23 pm

In all honesty I don't care who this person works for. The only reason I mentioned it was to convey to him how easy it is to tell. I think he also used to be race rocket newf (if you are say hello to Vlad the Impaler for me) Nark I also think you are friends with saluko and trying to defend him. I'm guessing you worked with him in SASK. I also find it pathetic that one of the moderators, probably saluko himself edited/censored my post because HE didn't like it.

I know your not supposed to discuss patients names or illnesses. Saluko is a moderator which means he is acting on behalf of this forum and he should set an example. Talking about others misery is not the way to do it. Cat has a wealth of experience and knowlege and is a great poster on this forum. I have never seen him post about other people's medical problems. I'm not sure of the other two you mentioned and I don't really care because it has nothing to do with the point I was making.

If you think I would ever send the info to his boss or medcom you should grow some more brain cells or stop drinking to save the ones you have. I should also add that half the people at medcom are pilots and I'm sure the drift through this site every now and again. If you want to send my posts to jetsgo feel free.

When was the last time you saw a lawyer, doctor, cop, medic and so on come into an open forum with stories of their day? I for one would not want my confedential medical details put on an open chat site for all to see, maybe you would I don't know, but that choice should be mine not the pilot who flew me.

bandaid · Post by **bandaid** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:27 pm

I'm sorry, I probably started all this and I didn't mean it to be taken this far. I guess that over the years I have become a little more sensitive to these kinds of stories especially since I have been an airevac patient myself. Glad to have you guys to fly us around, it takes a special person to deal with the seriousness of the type of patients that are routinely evaced (if that is a word).
Anyhow, before you get the wrong impression, I have a high level of respect for all airevac pilots. Thanks guys/gals.
Bandaid.

Sulako · Post by **Sulako** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:34 pm

Wow, a total stranger says he's trying to get me fired. Nice.

I'm not stopping my stories posts.

Mr. Pimper, Sir, you are an offensive, witless little man who deserves a small wound in a small private place. Enjoy the perks and prestige that come with being semi-management at JetsGo or whatever you are. I'm not intimidated in the least; you are completely useless to me.

My bosses, whomever they may be, know I post on this forum. I told my bosses about this place roughly around the time I got hired, and I post my stories here assuming that my bosses will read 'em. I haven't gotten any bad feedback from my bosses, as they know I am half-smart about my posts.

I don't compromise patients anonymity in any way. Get it?
Even if you managed to completely figure out who / where I work, so what? Does that somehow help you figure out the names and addresses of the patients?

I just tell stories. If you don't like 'em, DONT READ 'EM. Mine are the ones that say "Sulako" in the author column. Even a tool like yourself should be able to filter my posts out of your AvCanada diet.

Now shaddap and trouble me no more.

Some people, Jebus.

pimper · Post by **pimper** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:49 pm

Wow, the was constructive! Keep your eye on the ball!!

I think I have seen you posting diatripe about someone named Lisa in here, forgive me if I am wrong.

So here's a question, your precious lisa or whoever it is gets gang raped by a little known faction of Al Queida in Newfoundland. She's banged up pretty bad and flown out of her sleepy little town St Anthony to Tore Bay. Would you want the pilot to come into an open forum and dicuss it like it was nothing or even worse like it was a joke? If your answer is yes then keep posting the stories, if your answer is no then....what was it...shaddup!!

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:56 pm

I have personally met Sulako, I found him to be exactly like the rest of us who are members of the flying fraternity, a nice guy that is trying to work his way up in aviation.

I do not find his posts regarding his job to be any more than someone who genuinely cares trying to share the human suffering his job entails.

Give me a Sulako any day to some politically correct loser afraid to speak his thoughts and maybe help himself deal with the sad things he sees.

Think about it before you judge.

Cat

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