Ask Erle
Everybody looks to Erle for advice. In the classic paradigm of answering a question with a question, EMT and Paramedic students in the front range may get a response like this:
Scene Safety:
Student to Instructor: “What should we do if we arrive on scene and there is a raging mad family of Badgers on the front porch?
Instructor: “What would Erle do?”
Taking a History:
Student: “If a patient divulges to us that he vomited after eating illegally picked mushrooms in the Park, should we tell notify the Park Rnagers?”
Instructor: “What would Erle do?”
Physical Exam:
Student: “During our practice sessions, I felt something funny underneath Vern’s shirt. Should I have asked him if he had any recent surgeries or piercings?”
Instructor: “What owould Erle do?”
You get the idea.
Now is your chance to ask, “What would Erle do?”
Use the comment form below to ask Erle your most pressing and urgent questions, medical or otherwise.
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March 17th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Erle, The other day, I found a dying squirrel in front of the driveway in my house. I think it got trampled by a calving Elk. I think it had a broken leg, so I applied traction and used a tongue depressor to make a little splint. Now the squirrel has become dependent on me and I have to wait on him hand and foot. How should I have handled this differently? Thanks.
March 20th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
What a unique and special person, most non-EMS types would have just ignored that helpless creature in distress. This is an unusual circumstance however; we usually just drop our patients at The ED and move on. What happened to that ancient tradition of being indebted for life to the one that saves a life? I think a little tough love is in order time to send that squirrel out into the harsh cold world; I know it is hard but the best for all involved.
Ertle
April 4th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Feed the squirrel corn for 2 weeks then deep fry in peanut oil til golden brown.
June 21st, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Hi Erle! We were wondering what you would do to get rid of Orange Cheeto Stains on our skin…..LOL you know what kind of skin we mean!
June 21st, 2008 at 6:52 pm
What would you do if you reserved a Dodge and they gave you a Kia instead?
June 21st, 2008 at 6:52 pm
What would Erle do if someone asked “who is your favorite sister in-law”?
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Hey Erle,
I don’t know how to attatch anything so I will just cut and paste. Anyways tell me what you think about this.
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to
get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head
off potential terror attacks.
Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation’s mosques. Quote: ‘IMMIGRANTS,
NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation
worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture.
Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in
patriotism by the majority of Australians.’
‘This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and
victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom’
‘We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,
Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our
society . Learn the language!’
‘Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing,
political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian
principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly
appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you,
then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home,
because God is part of our culture.’
‘We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that
you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.’
‘This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you
every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining,
whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or
Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great
Australian freedom,
‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.’
‘If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here. You
asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.’
Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens will find the
backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths.
July 11th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Erle,
I am thinking of becoming an EMT. I have watched “Mother, Jugs & Speed” over 125 times. Am I ready?
July 17th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Hi, What would you do to a sister in law if she posted gross comments on your website? Who is your favorite Niece? Just out of curiosity.
July 17th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Erle,
How can I not get my middle school shots? How do I not go to middle school? How do I persuade my parents to give me a cell phone that actually has service? Whats the quickest way to Estes Park? How do you do CPR on a cat?
July 17th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
What would u do if a cat ate a bird and you wanted it back alive?
December 16th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
I need to ask Erle:
What would you do if you had a cousin that was just about as weird as you, and actually checked your website every now and then to see what your latest advice is?
December 29th, 2008 at 11:13 am
keep checking I am trying to do a better job of updating, lots of ideas very little talent
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:50 pm
What would you do if you had a child that paid for all the services that you receive on equipment that was bought for her, and never let you pay?
February 26th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Hey Erle!
We just watched out video on YouTube and we couldn’t stop laughing. Man people need to pull the sticks out of their asses. We found you a video, it’s called Funny Ambulance Commercial. Go check it out. Enjoy the race.
Cindy and Missy
May 8th, 2009 at 6:58 am
rofl, what to say