| ๐ Myth: Full moons mean more 911 calls, more chaos, and more unusual behavior for EMS.
๐ Reality: Despite years of stories and โfull moonโ lore in healthcare, research hasnโt shown a consistent increase in emergency calls, psychiatric emergencies, trauma, or other EMS activity simply because the moon is full.
So why does it feel busier? Confirmation bias may play a roleโwe remember the wild calls that happen under a full moon and forget the ordinary ones.
The next time someone says, โIt must be the full moon!โ after a crazy call, you can smile and say:
โOrโฆ itโs just EMS.โ ๐
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๐ Stay curious. Follow the evidence. And always expect the unexpected. |
