You can read the whole article here. It doesn't seem to reach any distinct conclusions, except that EMTs have a 300% greater chance of getting killed on the job, and some people have been killed in ambulance accidents who were not ailing from anything fatal.The authors studied more than 3,000 trauma patients—those with low blood pressures from bleeding, head injuries, and difficulty breathing—and looked at various time intervals after a 9-1-1 call. The times were compared with outcomes for the patients in the hospital. The result: shorter intervals did not appear to improve survival.
It's interesting. In the comic, naturally, I take it to the extreme, which I wouldn't want to see happening.
I've always wondered about that! Of course, there are instances where time is of the essence, too. But I understand; just watching people when an ambulance goes by - some panic on the road or ignore it altogether. That's where it gets dangerous. No one knows how to drive any more!
ReplyDeleteThe article made a good point about people listening to music too loudly in the their cars to hear the sirens. I've been guilty of that once or twice.
ReplyDeleteBut what really irks me is when I see people make a left turn right in front of an ambulance. You pull over carefully and make way.
Of course there are instances where every second counts, but that's not every 9-1-1 call. And far too many EMTs are getting killed in fatal collisions.
I'm with you, Twink. I blame other drivers who don't pay attention.