…while we were in Baltimore. It made me spew, but in a good way. Q: You know what’s the worst part of getting a lung transplant? A: The first few times you cough, the phlegm that comes up…is not your own.

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…I have a new column up at EMS1.com. Enjoy. Or fall deeply into a somnolent state, whatever the case may be.

…bloggers and readers alike. EMS1.com is having an essay contest: Paramedics and EMTs share stories from the field with their colleagues every day. Now, here’s your chance to reach out to other providers from across the nation and share your stories! EMS1 invites you to submit a short original piece to our 2008 Excellence in EMS Award throughout the month ...

…pounds lost, in two months. On a related note, I’ve just noticed that my shoes need polishing.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-KX3XuUXpc&hl=en] …but right now I’m just…I don’t know. The good news for you guys is, this should spur some posts on the blog. The last time this happened, I wrote a fucking book.

…about the quality of folks we often see in the ER… We received a bomb threat yesterday. It was written on the bathroom wall, adjacent to the ER vending machines. It was written in feces. Gotta be careful who you shake hands with around here, boy.

…wait until a co-worker takes off his or her boots today, and settles down for a long, soothing siesta. Then: 1. Stealthily retrieve said boots and remove the insoles. 2. Liberally coat the insoles with KY jelly. 3. Place the insoles (in a plastic bag) in the station freezer for a few hours. 4. Just as stealthily, replace the insoles ...

Just a short note, since we’re in danger of being overrun by the sniffling malingerer brigade sick people here at PGHNSTRACH… Remember the paramedic textbook I was asked to review, the one that had all the PSH and misinformation about firearms in it? Well, I got a look at this edition of the text while I was in Baltimore. All ...