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Emergency Laughter: It Wasn't Funny When It Happened, But it is Now!
Real life medical drama is OK… but true stories of emergency medicine that make you laugh out loud are better!Mike Cyra's comedic storytelling style of writing is hilarious. Experience what it's like to drive an Emergency Vehicle through traffic. Learn how not to deliver a baby; how to fake unconsciousness; fun ways to chop your fingers off and why controlling your imagination is so crucial, when you find yourself alone in a morgue refrigerator, and the lights go out.Stare death in the face and live to tell about it at the hands of vomiting children, and old women who spit food.Laughter helps the mind, heals the body and is a critical survival tool for all who deal with death, dying and disaster up close. Emergency Laughter shows that it’s OK to laugh at yourself and the world around you. Mike Cyra spent twenty years working in Emergency Medicine and Surgery as a Surgical Technologist, an Emergency Medical Technician on ambulances, a Bering Sea Medic and an instructor of Basic Life Support and Maritime Emergency Medicine.
103 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2011
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About the author
Mike Cyra
5 books11 followersAuthor Mike Cyra spent twenty-years working in Emergency Medical Services and Surgery as an Emergency Medical Technician, a Chief Medical Officer on a ship sailing Alaska’s violent Bering Sea, a Surgical Technologist and an Instructor of Maritime Emergency Medicine and Basic Life Support.
Mike Cyra’s debut eBook-Emergency Laughter: It Wasn't Funny When It Happened, But It Is Now, is a collection of hilarious real-life medical stories.
Mike’s comedic storytelling style of writing lets you experience what it’s like to drive an emergency vehicle through traffic, the wrong way to deliver a baby, How to fake unconsciousness, how not to chop all your fingers off and what to do when you find yourself alone in a morgue refrigerator.
Stare death in the face and live to tell about it, at the hands of vomiting children and old women who spit food.
Laughter helps the mind, heals the body and is a critical survival tool for all who deal with death, dying and disaster up close. Mike shows that it’s OK to laugh at yourself and the world around you.
Emergency Laughter is an Amazon Kindle bestseller with over five months in the Top 100 Humor books list. It’s #1 in Doctors & Medicine Humor, Humorous Essays and Emergency Medical Services humor eBook categories in the UK & US.
Mike’s humor has appeared in The Placebo Journal, Our USA Magazine, Parenting Humor and HumorPress.com. Emergency Laughter has been featured on Medical Author Chat, EMS World, FireGeezer.com, Midwest Book Review, 614 Magazine and Alchemyofscrawl Blog Talk Radio.
Mike Cyra writes, and resides in Seattle, Washington.
Mike Cyra’s debut eBook-Emergency Laughter: It Wasn't Funny When It Happened, But It Is Now, is a collection of hilarious real-life medical stories.
Mike’s comedic storytelling style of writing lets you experience what it’s like to drive an emergency vehicle through traffic, the wrong way to deliver a baby, How to fake unconsciousness, how not to chop all your fingers off and what to do when you find yourself alone in a morgue refrigerator.
Stare death in the face and live to tell about it, at the hands of vomiting children and old women who spit food.
Laughter helps the mind, heals the body and is a critical survival tool for all who deal with death, dying and disaster up close. Mike shows that it’s OK to laugh at yourself and the world around you.
Emergency Laughter is an Amazon Kindle bestseller with over five months in the Top 100 Humor books list. It’s #1 in Doctors & Medicine Humor, Humorous Essays and Emergency Medical Services humor eBook categories in the UK & US.
Mike’s humor has appeared in The Placebo Journal, Our USA Magazine, Parenting Humor and HumorPress.com. Emergency Laughter has been featured on Medical Author Chat, EMS World, FireGeezer.com, Midwest Book Review, 614 Magazine and Alchemyofscrawl Blog Talk Radio.
Mike Cyra writes, and resides in Seattle, Washington.
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July 15, 2011
As an EMT or even anyone who works in emergency services I was not only able to picture each scene but relate to each story. This book was hilarious and absolutely the thing that was needed. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever been in the back of an ambulance.
May 9, 2012
This new author has the ability to draw you into the scene as though you're really there. That's what made Emergency Laughter so very funny. Your imagination assists the reading in situations that have you absolutely creasing up with laughter. The 'strong language' didn't detract from the stories one bit and was in fact highly appropriate for the narrative and actually added to the humour factor.
I have not read anything quite so hilarious for a long time, and I applaud Mike Cyra for allowing us into his world for an insight into circumstances we normally wouldn't find funny but, the way he tells it, you just can't help it.
Many, if not all, of the chapters are 'stand-alone' so you don't have to read the whole book in one go, but I purposely read it slowly because while these stories were very entertaining, I've given a 4* review because the book in itself was a tad short and I wanted more.
I have not read anything quite so hilarious for a long time, and I applaud Mike Cyra for allowing us into his world for an insight into circumstances we normally wouldn't find funny but, the way he tells it, you just can't help it.
Many, if not all, of the chapters are 'stand-alone' so you don't have to read the whole book in one go, but I purposely read it slowly because while these stories were very entertaining, I've given a 4* review because the book in itself was a tad short and I wanted more.
August 14, 2012
This book is probably best read by people who are similar to me. I have worked in the Health Information Management field for over 30 years and have developed a morbid sense of humor. I have seen my share of things in real life. So I'd say this book was relatively mild in comparison.
The book itself is really well written. The author admits that some of his acts would be considered unprofessional and gives fair warning to the reader. He also pokes some major fun at his own behavior which makes the book all the more endearing to my way of thinking.
Fair warning if course language and medical mischief isn't your cup of tea, stay clear of this book. On the other hand, if you can get past all that and see the humor, then this is the book for you.
The book itself is really well written. The author admits that some of his acts would be considered unprofessional and gives fair warning to the reader. He also pokes some major fun at his own behavior which makes the book all the more endearing to my way of thinking.
Fair warning if course language and medical mischief isn't your cup of tea, stay clear of this book. On the other hand, if you can get past all that and see the humor, then this is the book for you.
May 26, 2012
Well written. Funny!
July 8, 2012
Anyone who has ever driven an ambulance will appreciate this book. The first chapter about the cottage cheese had me screaming with laughter
August 21, 2012
excellent and funny book, very much enjoyed
June 21, 2013
Very funny book to look at the EMS side of things but may not be appropriate for non EMS workers because of the humor involved is not always what people think is funny but is funny to the EMS world.
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March 9, 2016One of the funniest books I have ever read. This book should come with a warning: Not to be read in public.
May 27, 2012
I have worked in EMS for the past 6 years. Can totally relate to this book. Couldn't put it down.
March 22, 2012
Emergency Laughter is a slightly odd (and I suspect slightly exaggerated) collection of stories from the author's experience as an EMT. The tone swings between morbid humour, outright stupidity, and some glimpses of compassion.
I quite enjoyed it, but it's not nearly as well-written or as interesting as some other books in the same genre. Sensitive readers might also be a little offended or upset by parts of it, because the author doesn't hold back in some of his language and opinions.
If you want to read something slightly silly, rather brash, and fairly entertaining, then give this book a shot. If you're expecting any real insight into life as an EMT though, then I'd suggest looking elsewhere.
I quite enjoyed it, but it's not nearly as well-written or as interesting as some other books in the same genre. Sensitive readers might also be a little offended or upset by parts of it, because the author doesn't hold back in some of his language and opinions.
If you want to read something slightly silly, rather brash, and fairly entertaining, then give this book a shot. If you're expecting any real insight into life as an EMT though, then I'd suggest looking elsewhere.
November 30, 2015
I found this to be really funny. I am not and never was in the medical field nor an EMT. However, my Dad was the President of the local EMS. Some of the stories that he and his friends told could definitely make it into this book. One story in particular sounded like something my dad and his partners would have done.
There was one (maybe two) story that I felt didn't belong. The story told from the 3rd party, Dumb and Dumber. Much funnier when the stories come straight from the experience of the author.
Funny read.
There was one (maybe two) story that I felt didn't belong. The story told from the 3rd party, Dumb and Dumber. Much funnier when the stories come straight from the experience of the author.
Funny read.
June 17, 2013
My brother was a paramedic and I remember him telling similar type of stories. Sadly he was killed by a drunk driver a few years ago, so this brought back some good memories. I used to hang out at the paramedic station with him when he was on duty.
February 8, 2015
No better medicine than laughter!
This is one of the funniest books of medical humor that I have ever read. My husband is a retired physician and he read it in hysterics. I gave it 5 stars do to the funny context and it was an easy read. Loved it!!!
This is one of the funniest books of medical humor that I have ever read. My husband is a retired physician and he read it in hysterics. I gave it 5 stars do to the funny context and it was an easy read. Loved it!!!
June 20, 2012
I picked this up during my EMT training when I was having a less than desirable day. After reading a few stories in this book, my day turned right around!
December 23, 2012
A good read even if in places I felt the situations had been over exaggerated but it still made me laugh. A nice easy and quick to read book.
June 23, 2013
This has to be one of the funniest books I have ever read! If you work in Emergency Services or are a First Responder this is a must read. If you want to laugh, this book is it! Hilarious!
January 27, 2015
What a hilarious book!! I was laughing out loud many many times. I love authors like this - no mental filter, say it how it is and be in the moment. Very authentic and plain hilarious.
July 11, 2015
Incredible
Those of us in healthcare have morbid senses of humor. This book was a hoot!! If you can laugh at things that "normal" people would be shocked by, this book is for you!
Those of us in healthcare have morbid senses of humor. This book was a hoot!! If you can laugh at things that "normal" people would be shocked by, this book is for you!
May 10, 2016
Laugh out loud funny!
Quick, fun, laugh out loud read about the crazy people and situations encountered on the job as an EMT. Highly recommended!
Quick, fun, laugh out loud read about the crazy people and situations encountered on the job as an EMT. Highly recommended!
July 12, 2017
Entertaining
This was a quick read. While there were no stories that changed my life in a meaningful way, I appreciated the variety. I was surprised that the voice of the book was much less reverent towards patients than I am accustomed to (I work in human services). Regardless, I enjoyed the chapter about driving an ambulance in traffic and getting stuck behind a bad driver. I also don't think I'll look at a potato in quite the same way.
This was a quick read. While there were no stories that changed my life in a meaningful way, I appreciated the variety. I was surprised that the voice of the book was much less reverent towards patients than I am accustomed to (I work in human services). Regardless, I enjoyed the chapter about driving an ambulance in traffic and getting stuck behind a bad driver. I also don't think I'll look at a potato in quite the same way.
March 17, 2022
Very badly and amateurishly written. Bad spelling all over the place. Apostrophes littered everywhere they’re not meant to be, and absent when they should be present. Has the publisher no access to a qualified proof reader? Also, while some of the stories may be based loosely on real events, they’ve been so dressed up and expanded that they stretch one’s credibility beyond reason.
May 19, 2019
Good
Was a good read intersting enough was good to see what the medical people put up with on a daily basis
Was a good read intersting enough was good to see what the medical people put up with on a daily basis
July 10, 2019
Hilarious!!!!
If you need a great laugh and love mischief, read this book! I would recommend to anyone who doesn't mind reading about medical gross-outs lol
If you need a great laugh and love mischief, read this book! I would recommend to anyone who doesn't mind reading about medical gross-outs lol
September 9, 2019
Hilarious!
Spent the entire book either laughing out loud or giggle snorting. Don’t read this book in public - you will look like a crazy person.
Spent the entire book either laughing out loud or giggle snorting. Don’t read this book in public - you will look like a crazy person.
May 6, 2020
Great short stories
I have not laughed this hard or this long for years!! Thanks, Mike. For those that didn't approve.........you need to laugh more.
I have not laughed this hard or this long for years!! Thanks, Mike. For those that didn't approve.........you need to laugh more.
September 1, 2020
Do not waste your money on buying this. I found absolutely nothing funny. I have a very good sense of humour, I could not 'get' anything he found funny.
October 2, 2021
great
Same as with last one, brilliant but just too short for 5 stars. I know “leave them wanting more” and I do.
Same as with last one, brilliant but just too short for 5 stars. I know “leave them wanting more” and I do.
December 31, 2021
Great book. - quick chapters
January 22, 2024
Enjoyable reading
Ive read 3 times now. Id read more but i dont think hes written any more. What a shame. Too bad.
Ive read 3 times now. Id read more but i dont think hes written any more. What a shame. Too bad.
September 2, 2018
Just as you remember it!
Very true to life. Dealing with the public can be tragic or hilarious. Better than any comedy writer could make up!
Very true to life. Dealing with the public can be tragic or hilarious. Better than any comedy writer could make up!
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