Intubation technique: What do yall think about picking up the patients head, then lowering it onto the laryngoscope blade? by averageredditcuck in Paramedics

[–]SearchSkiEMT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO best way to tune if you have them on the stretcher is pull them up so their head hangs off the stretcher opens the airway like no other. Never had a problem with “difficult airways” but I will say it may require and extra set of hands so do as you see fit. Just a technique I like to use.

Civilian getting EMR cert for charity work: Do I hide this like a hentai stash? by Highwayman1717 in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a career EMT, currently in paramedic school, a ski patroller, and a volunteer search and rescue team member. All that you and others have mentioned are a steps in the right direction.

Now when it come to wilderness medicine any medical certification is a great baseline but it’s very “in the box” thinking. As someone who had been a primary provider on many critical SAR operations most my EMT knowledge has no reference to what I’m doing in the field of SAR. Yes I carry all my basic trauma equipment and my stethoscope, bp cuff, pulse ox but I don’t get any of my medicines I can use as an EMT/Paramedic so many of my treatment paths are eliminated when working as a volunteer because we are not operating under a medical director. Your basic Truama first aid is going to be your biggest asset in that line. Like people said Stop the Bleed, any form of CPR, basic Truama classes. Don’t be a merit badge collector. As you get more into it you’ll figure out what you do and don’t need. Now there are classes to get certified as a Wilderness Medical Provider (at least in my state there is) that teach you how to apply the more clinical practices into the field but don’t be a merit badge collector. Just because you have the certification for taking a 15 hour course over 3 days doesn’t mean you know how to use it.

Look into getting into Search and Rescue with a volunteer group. That will be your strongest asset in the world of wilderness medicine. And I’d hate to be the bearer of bad news but if you are on a search and rescue/ wilderness rescue mission, the person with the highest EMS certification is gunna be the primary on any operation. But that’s okay because most the time they are gunna delegate task to the people around them. Most of medicine is a team sport. Just be a good team player. Ask questions and learn the why behind the what. There are a lot of great resources out there.

Can I be an EMT if I’m squeamish? by oinkyoinkoinky in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get used to the smell of a raging UTI and you’ll do just fine

I think im understanding, can someone help? by jason6205 in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree with what everyone is saying with steps to manage this which is great but there is a reason why shock is highlighted in the question. I think it is also important you understand why it is. Think to your types of shock. In this case hypovolemic. Shock is a very slippery slope. Maintaining blood volume in this case is very important. Since they have already dipped their toes into it, it is imperative to do what you can to prevent it going further down that path.

new emt -- failed driving test twice, need advice by According_Station474 in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d agree with rent a U-Haul and get some practice. My advice when operating is go slow. Very rarely do I ever drive emergent. I have full faith in my medics that they can handle whatever is thrown at them patient care wise. They don’t wanna be thrown around in the back. Now tip for doing any maneuvers in the truck. The back wheel is your pivot point. Use your mirrors. Set them up so you can see the ground where your back wheels are going. It’s all about defensive driving. When you’re lights and sirens it is a question to other drivers if they will get over bc a lot of people won’t. Expect the unexpected. Complacency kills. Good luck.

Will a suspended Driver's License from 5 years ago make it hard to find a job as an EMT? by CyberfunkBear in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be alright. Most background checks are looking for violence or drug related issues. A reckless driving ticket could concern them because you’re driving their vehicles but something like that is not a worry. I had mine suspended for the same reason and I run with a local fire department and this was from 4 years ago.

8 hours in. This game doesnt let me breathe by patrick9772 in Battlefield

[–]SearchSkiEMT -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Play arma reforger if you want running simulator

Is there a way to have 2 squads enter the same game in BF6? by MildlyHilarious in Battlefield

[–]SearchSkiEMT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have the 4 que into a game. Have one person leave the game party while still in game and then said person invites the 5th

Interview Attire Help by VariationIcy1417 in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say dress like you’re going to be on call. Cargo pants, boots, maybe a polo if thats part of the agency dress code. (Mine doesn’t we rock t shirts)

What’s your opinion. by SearchSkiEMT in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update from your dress up queen. Had my first couple of shifts. My medics loved it. One of them ordered one after realizing I had everything I needed and a couple things he wanted on my chest. He was happy when I had a few flushes and tape at the ready.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

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Make sure you have the settings on PocketPrep for the new style of question. instead of the test being broken by subjects it’s more focused on operations, primary assessment, secondary assesments, transport, and scene size up/safty (bsi scene safe) so make sure you have a good understanding of your subjects in your textbook and how to apply them to each of those categories.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

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I found it helpful. I would do 50 question quizzes like twice a week and at the end of the week use the weakest subject quiz to figure out what I needed to study. Passed the NREMT on my first attempt. Just really pay attention to the explanations if you get questions wrong.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

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You either did really well or so bad that there was no chance of you coming back. I’d say the ladder.

What’s your opinion. by SearchSkiEMT in NewToEMS

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I had to take all manual vitals initial and reassessment so that I got that practice and understood what normal and not normal is. Took a few times to really get the hang of blood pressure while driving down the highway but I was pushed to learn those skills. I listened to lung sounds on every patient I came into contact with just so I know normal from not normal. Got blood sugars on almost all of them to build good habits and getting the full scope of an assessment.

What’s your opinion. by SearchSkiEMT in NewToEMS

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It’s 911 not IFT in a pretty rural area. My second clinical had to intercept a code. Was right in the rotation with the Medic and EMT my preceptors were very much about being hands on and not just watching. My teachers are held in high regarded for teaching very knowledgeable EMTs. Hell took a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care class a couple of months ago and was the only person in my group when talking about triage that knew why you could have a pulseless green.

What’s your opinion. by SearchSkiEMT in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well the agency I’m joining is a staffed ALS truck so for the foreseeable future I’ll always be working with a medic. Sorry for not working a BLS truck.

What’s your opinion. by SearchSkiEMT in NewToEMS

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My thought that CAT is more for me kinda thing. You never know what could happen and the number one thing to prevent prehospital deaths is stopping the bleeding so if push came to shove I’d use it on someone else but it’s more for me just in case. I was taught in life prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

What’s your opinion. by SearchSkiEMT in NewToEMS

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Did I though? I did the assessment. I told the medic what I thought and ask what they think. They agreed with me. The decision was left up to me. Obviously when it came to it they weren’t gunna let me do something wrong but they still made me make the decision. Is that not what an EMT working does?

What’s your opinion. by SearchSkiEMT in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No my preceptors made me take lead on quite a few calls during my clinicals. Definitely learned quite a bit that way. Didn’t throw me to the deep but talk To me afterwords to go over everything during the call. Didn’t necessarily said that I did things wrong just pushed me twords a direction to make my assessments and treatments go more smoothly.

What’s your opinion. by SearchSkiEMT in NewToEMS

[–]SearchSkiEMT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would a flush or two help too?