Bizarre Paramedic Story: A Pirate, Pizza, and a Postictal State

In an eye-opening YouTube video titled "Real things I’ve seen as a Paramedic. Not one thing on this call made sense," a paramedic recounts one of the most perplexing calls to date. This particular emergency response was anything but ordinary, featuring a series of bizarre events that left everyone involved scratching their heads.

The call began with the patient declaring an outlandish birthday: "December 49th, 1812." Such a date, of course, does not exist, immediately signaling something was off. The paramedic further inquired about the duration of the seizure, receiving an unusual answer: "about 30 seconds or so."

The scene took another odd turn when the paramedic explained the postictal state—a period of confusion following a seizure—only to be met with the patient’s eccentric claim, "I'm a pirate." This claim was as intriguing as it was baffling.

In the midst of these strange remarks, the patient asked, "let me buy your phone y," leaving the paramedic to navigate these odd requests while ensuring the patient received proper care. Eventually, the team decided to load the patient into the ambulance, ready to transport him to the hospital for further evaluation.

During the transport, another peculiar interaction occurred. When asked if he was okay, the patient nonchalantly replied, "Yeah, I'm all right. I just do that from time to time." This casual admission only added to the surreal nature of the call.

This captivating video not only sheds light on the unpredictable nature of paramedic work but also highlights the importance of staying composed in the face of bewildering situations. Watch the full video to experience the story firsthand and see how the paramedics handled this uniquely challenging call.