You know you're a paramedic when..

I came across these the other day and thought it would be fun to share a little EMS humor

1- you thrive for trauma
2- you love driving code 3 (lights n sirens)
3- you wonder why you wear a white shirt
4- unconscious=cooperative
5- random phones and buzzers send your heart into vfib
6- a few quiet days in a row = an ugly call
7- when you and your partner are the only ones in the room not screaming
8- whenever you hear "routine" you pack a lunch, dinner, 5 books
9- you don't let anyone get between you and an exit at social gatherings
10- you constantly check out peoples veins
11- when someone needs a bandaid and you pull out a trauma kit
12- you wash your hands before going to the bathroom
13- you spend your days off wondering about the calls you are missing
14-you respond to questions with "roger" or "copy that" no matter who is asking
15-you hear a siren and know what service or vehicle it is
16- you can't put an iv in unless things are shaking around
17- you can't intabate unless you're in a ditch on your stomach
18- you know at least 3 alternate routes to any place you are going
19- you freak out anyone giving you a lift by yelling "clear right" at every intersection
20- you have at least two pairs of gloves in every pair of pants, car, purse, bag or room in the house
21- you consider driving over curbs in your private vehicle and sometimes do