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Remind me that the next time I have a wreck on a horse, no one is to call 
Life Flight or EMT, unless I am dying.  And yes, I agree with Chris...that 
riding miles in an ambulance, strapped onto a board, is misery.  My trip in 
1987, with 4 broken ribs, was about 35 miles or so.  It was painful.  I 
could have walked with less discomfort, but I'm glad I didn't have to be 
flown in a helo.  Not sure I trust those birds....

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Truman Prevatt" <tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 7:31 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Medical Helicopters


> The real rub comes from the fact the patient has no say, these flights 
> average about $8000 bucks and normally insurance doesn't come close to 
> paying that much. You are also taken to a specialized trauma unit which 
> may be at a hospital not in your neighborhood.
>
> Truman
>
> Chris Paus wrote:
> > So are you am EMT then???
> >  I did need rescuing in September. Got my face too close to the back end 
> > of a young colt and bammo, found out what it feels like to get a broken 
> > nose. I'm glad they just sent the ambulance for me and not the Life 
> > Flight chopper!
> >  however, that ambulance ride on 8 miles of gravel road to get to the 
> > highway was very much not fun! bumpy! like riding in a buckboard wagon!
> >  **
> > **/"Whisper words of wisdom, let it be." The Beatles/
> >  Chris
>
> --
>
> "Life is about obstacles. Endeavors in life are not to be overlooked. Our 
> lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what 
> happens. Not by what life brings us, but the attitude we bring to life." 
> Wade Boggs, on his induction to the baseball hall of fame.
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