Getting those good feelings... and the bad

Once in a while in EMS, you get to hear from those you help. And it makes a difference to hear that they are doing much better than when you saw them. After all, when we get involved, they are generally having a VERY bad day.

My EMS partner and I received just such an email today. It was nice to hear that this patient was doing well, and that the care we provided to this patient probably saved him from paralysis.

Ironically, the same day this happened, we had another patient who isn't fairing nearly as well. Not from any problem with our care. We stabilized what were major injuries, helping to save this patient's life. The head and spinal injury he suffered in his accident are critical injuries. We just hope he recovers.