day presents a different set of chal- lenges and learning opportunities. “Even though it’s stressful and chal- lenging, it is very rewarding,” Dewey said. “There’s an opportunity to learn every day.” Besides obtaining medical education
and training, paramedics and EMTs must think quickly and have good com- munication skills. When an emergency call comes in, they immediately get in the ambulance and head to the scene. They have a set of protocols to reference, so they know what they need to do to stabilize a patient before entering the emergency room. But sometimes the sit- uation turns out to be different. “You’ve got to be quick on your feet,”
Dewey said. Paramedics work either 16 hour shifts with eight hours on call, or 24-hour shifts. They respond to calls ranging from cardiac and diabetic emergencies, shortness of breath, seizures, falls, inci- dents at lakes and rivers and trauma in- volving motor vehicle accidents, gun- shot wounds or stabbings. Calls can be difficult, especially if the patient is com-
BRMC Director of Ambulance Services Gerald Cantrell (left) shares a laugh with paramedic Christy Dewey. Dewey, who has a passion for emergency services, was previously Gassville’s fire chief. KEVIN PIEPER/FOR LIVING WELL
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